Have you been registered to vote? If not why not? The “register to vote” icon is literally on almost all social media platforms alone. If you log into Facebook, it’s there. If you log into Instagram, it’s there. Many links to register are in LinkedIn and even Twitter.
It takes less than two minutes to register. Just as this year flew right by us, the time to vote will be here, before we know it. Knowing how, when, and where to vote is key.
According to howto.vote, Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. Wisconsin is offering vote by mail or in-person. They’re also offering early voting, which will be held between October 20th, 2020 and November 1st, 2020.
Here’s some additional information found on the site. These are helpful tips on how to stay prepared at this time.
Vote on Election Day
Voters registered in Wisconsin can look up where to vote on Wisconsin’s site.
Vote early
Wisconsin voters can also vote before Election Day through a process called absentee in-person voting. The period for absentee in-person voting runs from Tuesday, October 20, 2020 to Sunday, November 1, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.
What to bring
* You will need to show a photo ID to vote in Wisconsin. An acceptable photo ID is not required to contain a current address. These photo IDs are acceptable and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election, currently, the November 6, 2018 election: Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended; a Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card; military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service; U.S. passport; an identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
* The following photo ID is also acceptable for voting purposes, and can be expired after November 6, 2018: a photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, expiration date no later than two years after issuance, and signature of student (must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment).
* The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired: a veteran’s photo identification card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs; a certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented; a driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days); an identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days).
* Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide photo ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will not count unless you provide an acceptable photo ID to your municipal clerk in person by 4:00 p.m. the Friday after the election.
Sometimes voting sounds so cliche. However, this election is incredibly important. This year we, as adults and citizens of this country, must make a difference. Our voices must be heard.
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