Vote

Absentee-in-person (AIP) voting begins on Tuesday. 

Many people prefer AIP voting. You can vote when it works best with your schedule. You don't have to worry about possible election day problems like poor health, bad weather, transportation issues, or family emergencies. You can keep your election day free to volunteer at the polls or with last minute Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts. You can help campaigns focus their GOTV time and energy on others (individual's voting activity - not who they vote for - is a public record).

If you are not yet registered or need to change your registration, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission, "You can register to vote online or by mail up to 20 days before the election. If you have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State of Wisconsin ID card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) you can register to vote online at https://MyVote.wi.gov. If you prefer to register in-person you can register in-person in your municipal clerk’s office up until the Friday before the election or at your polling place on Election Day. You must always provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote."

When you register, you need to prove you live where you say you live by bringing or showing  a current and valid Wisconsin driver's license, lease, utility bill, or other document as described here: https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/POR%20List%20and%20Info.pdf

When you vote, you need to provide a photo ID, like a driver's license, official state ID, or other approved document as described here: https://bringit.wi.gov/

In the City of La Crosse, there are several absentee-in-person voting location options. The chart below is from the City Clerk's office. Get more details at https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/city-clerk/elections-and-voting/vote-absentee

La Crosse County voters outside of the City can find more information about their municipality's AIP voting process here: https://lacrossecounty.org/countyclerk/elections/voter-information and all Wisconsin voters can get detailed voting information at https://myvote.wi.gov.

If you have an absentee ballot, be sure to follow instructions about signing and getting a witness' signature and full address on your absentee ballot envelope before returning it. If you need help finding a witness for your ballot, contact the League of Women Voters or Coulee Progressive.

To return your absentee ballot, you can mail it, take it to the Clerk's office, turn it in at an AIP voting location during voting hours, use the ballot drop box outside of city hall before election day, or bring it with you to your polling place on election day. In most cases, you must return your own ballot. Read details of returning an absentee ballot here: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/city-clerk/elections-and-voting/vote-absentee

You can take the city bus to City Hall and AIP locations and the MTU is free on November 5, Election Day. If you would like help taking the bus to vote, contact La Crosse Area Transit Advocates.