Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Vote as Early, In-Person Voting Begins in Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 10/24/2024 05:00 PM CDT
Office of Governor Tony Evers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2024
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov 
 
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Vote as Early, In-Person Voting Begins in Wisconsin
 
Audio file of Radio Address.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to make a plan to vote. Election Day is November 5, but early, in-person voting—otherwise known as in-person absentee voting—began this week across Wisconsin. Wisconsinites can vote early at their municipal clerk’s office or another site designated by their municipal clerk. Dates and hours vary by municipality, so Wisconsinites should visit myvote.wi.gov for more information about local voting locations and what’s on their ballot.

If an individual is not already registered to vote, they can register at their local clerk’s office before November 1 or at their polling location on Election Day. To register to vote, eligible voters must bring a photo ID and a proof of residence document, such as a utility bill or a lease agreement. If an individual’s photo ID contains their current address, it may also be used as a proof of residence document. All eligible voters must bring a photo ID to vote.

Wisconsinites can check their voter registration status, find their polling place, and see what’s on the ballot at myvote.wi.gov.

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.

November 5th is a really important day.


It’s Election Day, Wisconsin!

  

Voting is the single most powerful tool we have in our democracy, and it’s essential that each and every eligible voter makes a plan to vote this year.

So, first things first: make sure that you are registered to vote. You can check your voter registration, find your polling place, and check on what’s on the ballot by going to myvote.wi.gov.

If you aren’t already registered to vote, don’t worry! You can register at your polling location.

Just be sure to bring a proof of residence document, like a utility bill or a lease agreement, or your photo ID can double as your proof of residence if it’s your current residence, too.

If you’re voting absentee this year, you can still request your absentee ballot online until October 31st, but then make sure to get it back to your clerk by 8 p.m. on November 5th.

The postal service recommends mailing your absentee ballot at least one week before Election Day to ensure it arrives on time. You can also return your ballot to your clerk’s office, a drop box, or at your polling place on Election Day.

And starting this week, you can vote early at your municipal clerk’s office or another site designated by your clerk. Dates and hours vary by municipality.

If you’re planning to vote in person on Election Day, polls open at 7 a.m., bring your photo ID, grab a friend, and make sure to get in line by 8 p.m.

  

Because of fair maps I signed into law, Wisconsinites will no longer be voting under some of the most gerrymandered legislative maps in America. Our maps are fair, responsive, and reflect the will of the people.   

So, find everything you need to vote at myvote.wi.gov, and let’s get out to vote, Wisconsin!
 
An online version of this release is available here.
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