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Ballotpedia covered one local ballot measure in Wisconsin on April 2, 2024, and November 5, 2024.

In 2024, 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.

Ballotpedia covered electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, and policing-related ballot measures outside of the largest cities.

See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2024

November 5

Dane County

See also: Dane County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Madison, Wisconsin, Property Tax Increase Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the City of Madison to increase its tax levy limit by 7.4% in 2025, which would increase the levy by $22 million, to provide funding for city services.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the City of Madison to increase its tax levy limit by 7.4% in 2025, which would increase the levy by $22 million, to provide funding for city services.

• Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin, Question I, Exceed Revenue Limit Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the Madison Metropolitan School District to exceed state revenue limits by $100 million over four years, starting with $30 million in 2024-2025 and increasing incrementally for operational expenses, educational programming, and employee compensation and benefits

A "no" vote opposed allowing the Madison Metropolitan School District to exceed state revenue limits by $100 million over four years, starting with $30 million in 2024-2025 and increasing incrementally for operational expenses, educational programming, and employee compensation and benefits

• Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin, Question II, School Facilities Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported allowing the Madison Metropolitan School District to issue up to $507 million in general obligation bonds for school building and facility improvement projects.

A "no" vote opposed allowing the Madison Metropolitan School District to issue up to $507 million in general obligation bonds for school building and facility improvement projects.

April 2

Milwaukee County

See also: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin ballot measures

• Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin, Revenue Limit Increase Measure (April 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to incrementally increase its annual revenue limit by a total of $252 million over four years and maintaining that level thereafter with an estimated property tax increase of $216 per $100,000 of assessed property value.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to incrementally increase its annual revenue limit.

Additional elections

See also: Mayoral election in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024) and City elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)

The city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, held general elections for mayor, city attorney, city treasurer, comptroller, and common council on April 2, 2024. A primary was scheduled for February 20, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was January 2, 2024.

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 May 2023. Click here for the Wisconsin Secretary of State'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
• Military ID card issued by the U.S. Uniformed Services
• U.S. passport book or card
• Identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (can be expired or unexpired)
• Photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college, or technical college, containing the date the card was issued and a signature. (If expired, the voter must also provide a separate document proving enrollment).
• Veteran's photo ID card issued by a government authority
• 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 (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.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2024
• Local ballot measures, Wisconsin