Update April 2, 5:25 p.m.: U.S. District Judge William Conley ruled this afternoon on three election related lawsuits. For details on the ruling, click here. The post below has been updated to reflect the new deadlines for requesting and returning an absentee ballot in Wisconsin for the April 7 election.
REQUEST A BALLOT: Friday, April 3, at 5:00 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the April 7 election. You can request your absentee ballot online at: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
It only takes a few minutes. You need to be a registered voter, and if it is your first-time voting absentee, you must provide a copy of your photo ID. You can take a picture of your valid ID and upload it. You can also email your municipal clerk and attached a copy of your ID.
The Wisconsin AFL-CIO has endorsed Jill Karofsky for Supreme Court. You can find a list of union endorsed candidates on the ballot statewide by clicking here.
RETURN YOUR BALLOT: Return your ballot by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13: If you are considering mailing your ballot back, please do so as soon as possible. The U.S. Postal Service advises that in some locations mail delivery can take between 2-7 days.
You can hand deliver your ballot to:
- your municipal clerkâs office
- a designated absentee ballot drop-off location
- any in-person early voting location
- your polling location on Election Day
A family member or another person may return your ballot on your behalf.
The Wisconsin AFL-CIO Absentee and Early In-Person Voter Guide has additional details on requesting an absentee ballot and how to early vote in-person.
If you miss the extended April 3 deadline to request an absentee ballot, many municipalities such as Milwaukee and Madison are offering curbside early voting through either Saturday, April 4 (Madison) or Sunday, April 5 (Milwaukee).
Help us get out the vote and inform voters about our endorsed candidates and voting options during the COVID-19 health emergency by participating in the WI AFL-CIO Virtual Phone Bank. Sign-up for a shift and make calls from the comfort of your home at: wisaflcio.org/mobilize
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