Wisconsin 2023 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered four local ballot measures in two counties in Wisconsin.

In 2023, Ballotpedia covered local ballot measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2023, the project's scope includes Madison and Milwaukee.

Ballotpedia covered a selection of election-related, such as electoral systems like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2023

April 4

Dane County

See also: Dane County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, State Redistricting System Advisory Question (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the state to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to establish a nonpartisan redistricting system for legislative districts.

A "no" vote opposed advising the state to change the state redistricting system from the existing system that authorizes the state legislature to redistrict legislative districts every ten years.

• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Right to Privacy Advisory Question (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the state to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to establish a right to privacy, including a right to abortion, same-sex marriage, and interracial marriage.

A "no" vote opposed advising the state to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to establish a right to privacy, including a right to abortion, same-sex marriage, and interracial marriage.

• Madison, Wisconsin, Staggered Terms for Common Council Measure (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported staggering the two-year terms of members of the Common Council beginning in 2025.

A "no" vote opposed staggering the terms of the Common Council, thereby maintaining that all members are up for election at the same time.

Milwaukee County

See also: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Repeal Abortion Ban Law Advisory Question (April 2023):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported advising the state to repeal a state law that bans abortion at any stage of pregnancy without exception for rape, incest, or the health of the patient.

A "no" vote opposed advising the state to repeal a state law that bans abortion at any stage of pregnancy without exception for rape, incest, or the health of the patient.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Wisconsin

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Wisconsin.

How to vote in Wisconsin

Poll times

In Wisconsin, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Wisconsin, one must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Wisconsin for at least 28 days prior to the election. A voter must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day.

Prospective voters can register online or by mailing a form to their municipal clerk. If registering by mail, the application must be postmarked no later than 20 days before the election. In-person registration must be completed by 5 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day. Prospective voters can also register in person at their municipal clerk's office up until the Friday before the election or at their polling place on Election Day. (Same-day voter registration requires proof of residency.)

Automatic registration

Wisconsin does not practice automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Wisconsin has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

Wisconsin allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

Wisconsin law requires 28 days of residency in a precinct before a person may vote.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Wisconsin does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who provides false information "may be subject to fine or imprisonment under State and Federal laws."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The site My Vote, run by the Wisconsin Election Commission, allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Wisconsin requires voters to present photo identification while voting.

The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Wisconsin Election Commission's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation-issued identification card, with or without a photo
• Veteran ID card or U.S. Uniformed Service ID card
• U.S. passport book or card
• Identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
• Photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university, college, or technical college, containing the date the card was issued, an expiration date, and a signature. (If expired, the voter must also provide a separate document proving enrollment)
• Certificate of naturalization issued within the past two years
• Driver’s license receipt issued by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (valid for 45 days from date issued)
• Identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin Department of Transportation (valid for 45 days from date issued)
• Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles ID Petition Process Photo Receipt (valid for 60 days from date issued)

The following voters do not need to provide photo ID:

• Confidential electors
• Active military and permanent overseas voters who vote by absentee ballot
• Indefinitely confined voters who vote by absentee ballot

Voters can obtain a free Wisconsin State ID Card at a Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles office. Voters need the following to apply for an ID:

• Proof of name and date of birth (such as a birth certificate)
• Proof of identity (Social Security Card, Medicaid/Medicare Card, etc.)
• Proof of Wisconsin residency (utility bill, government mail, lease, etc.)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (U.S. Birth certificate or citizenship paperwork)
• Social Security Number

Voters who do not have all or any of the materials listed above can still obtain an ID. Call the voter ID hotline for assistance at (844) 588-1069.

Additional elections

See also: Wisconsin elections, 2023

Dane County

February 21, 2023

• City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2023)
• DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• McFarland School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Middleton-Cross Plains School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Sun Prairie Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Verona Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)

April 4, 2023

• City elections in Madison, Wisconsin (2023)
• DeForest Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• McFarland School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Middleton-Cross Plains School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Sun Prairie Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Verona Area School District, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 1, State Redistricting System Advisory Question (April 2023)
• Dane County, Wisconsin, Question 2, Right to Privacy Advisory Question (April 2023)

Milwaukee County

February 21, 2023

• Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2023)
• City elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2023)
• Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin, elections (2023)

April 4, 2023

• Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2023)
• City elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2023)
• Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin, elections (2023)
• Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Repeal Abortion Ban Law Advisory Question (April 2023)

May 2, 2023

• Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2023)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2023