Voter Registration
Researching
Wisconsin Voting
Where And How To Vote
Civic Engagement
100

Name one way you can register to vote in Wisconsin 

Online, mail, in person

100

What should you make sure to do before you show up to the polls? 

Do your research!! (candidates, issues, referendums, etc) 

100

Name a method of voting in Wisconsin 

In person on Election Day, in person absentee (early voting), absentee 

100

What is the best way to make sure you're not waiting in line at the polls? 

Vote early! It can save you a lot of time!

100

Does civic engagement end with voting? 

No! 

200

What can you use as proof of residence? (name one) 

Residential lease document, bank/ credit union statement, WI Driver's License/ ID card, certified UW madison housing list, govt. doc, utility bill, state social service programs

200

Name a campus/ government resource you can find information from 

ASM, BadgersVote, City of Madison Clerk's Office, myvote.wi.gov, McBurney Disability Resource Center, Dane County Clerk's Office

200

What do you need to bring to the polls to vote? 

Photo ID

200

How do you find your polling place? 

200

How can you stay informed even if you're not voting? 

Discuss issues, do your research, go to civic events, etc

300

What qualifications do you need to have to register to vote? (4 of them) 

US Citizen 

18+ 

Resident 

not incarcerated, on parole, probation, or extended supervision for a felony conviction 

300

Name one website where you can research candidate platforms

Ballotpedia, Vote411, or candidates’ official websites

300

When is early voting in Wisconsin? 

October 22nd - November 3rd 

You can vote early at one of many locations on and off campus.

 

300

What are the typical hours that polling places are open on Election Day?

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

300

Name a local election (not national) that you can speak out on. 

School board, alder elections, state Supreme Court, governor, sheriff, etc

400

Name two acceptable forms of identification 

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License/ ID, US passport, US uniformed services card, veterans affairs card, tribal ID, certificate of naturalization (STUDENT ONLY: campus-issued voter ID card) 

400

Where can you find the information that will be on your ballot? 

400

Where can I get a voter ID card? 

At the WisCard office! for more information visit voterid.wisc.edu

400

Name a polling place open for early voting on campus

Memorial Union, Union South, UW Madison Health Sciences Learning Center

400

What can you do to communicate your needs and wants to officials? 

Write to them, call them, etc 

500

How long do you have to live in Wisconsin in order to vote? 

28 Days

500

What should you be careful of when looking for information on the ballot? 

Misinformation, skewed data, lack of credible sources, etc

500

How do you cast an absentee ballot? 

1) Request an absentee ballot at myvote.wi.gov

2) Complete your ballot with a witness

3) Return your ballot (US Mail recommends you send it at least 1 week before Election Day) 


500

Who can you talk to if you need help with voter accessibility? 

The poll workers! You have the right to accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act

500

Name a local non profit that can provide resources beyond voting 

Answers vary, you can visit win.wisc.edu for RSOs or search online