State voting rules for Wisconsin

Wisconsin voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.

Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.

How to Send

Registration: Mail
(Wisconsin voters who are members of the Uniformed Services or the Merchant Marine or the Peace Corps, or their family members, are not required to register to vote, but they must request their overseas ballots by the applicable deadline)

Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail

Ballot Return: Mail
(Wisconsin ballot requires signature and address of a witness who is at least 18 years old, but doesn't have to be a US citizen)

Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category

If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Wisconsin state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).

"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to Wisconsin state income tax.
-- If you are registering to vote in Wisconsin as "intend to return," you will need to provide proof of state residency, such as a Wisconsin Driver's License.
-- If you are already registered to vote in Wisconsin and are requesting your ballot as "intend to return," you will need to provide a photo ID, such as a US Passport.

If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in Wisconsin state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).

Election Deadlines for Wisconsin Voters Abroad

Election Day	Registration	Ballot Request	Ballot Return
General Apr 1	Civilian Postal mail: Postmarked by Mar 12, 2025 Deadline for civilian overseas voters Member of Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty Not Required Members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marines, or the Peace Corps are not required to submit a voter registration form Spouse or dependent of a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty Not Required Family members of Uniformed Services, Merchant Marines, or Peace Corps members are not required to submit a voter registration form	Civilian Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Mar 27, 2025, 5:00 PM Deadline for civilian overseas voters Spouse or dependent of a member of the Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM Deadline for family members of Uniformed Services on active duty Member of Uniformed Services or Merchant Marine on active duty Mail or Email or Fax: Received by Apr 1, 2025, 5:00 PM Deadline for members of the Uniformed Services on active duty	Postal mail: Received by Apr 1, 2025, 8:00 PM

Find Your Election Office

Jurisdiction Click on the arrow and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)

Ballot Return Information for Wisconsin

1. Illustrated Guide: "Wisconsin Ballot Return Guidance" [ CLICK HERE ]

2. Illustrated Guide: "Filling Out the Backup Ballot for the April 1 Wisconsin Election" [ CLICK HERE ]

3. Wisc Election Commission: Guide to the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB or Backup Ballot)" [ CLICK HERE ]

Additional Resources

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State Page For Military And Overseas Voters

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