Voting in Wisconsin

Resources to help you be prepared to vote in 2012 under Wisconsin's new voter ID law

The Wisconsin legislature passed new voter ID regulations that take effect in the 2012 elections. Here you will find out what you will need to vote in Wisconsin, how to obtain the necessary documentation, and where to get more help if needed.

Requirements for Voting.  What you need, where to go to obtain legal ID for voting.  Birth Certificates.  LWVWI Sues State.  2012 Election Observers Needed.

Get Ready, Get Set, Vote

Follow these two links, Get Ready.Get Set.Vote!, and Voting in Wisconsin for our brochures on general requirements for voting.

Approved IDs for Voting

Follow this link to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board (GAB) for the latest information on voter ID requirements.

If you don't already have one of the approved IDs, follow this link to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to find out the locations and hours of ID facilities.

Here is the Spanish version of the same page.

How to Obtain a Birth Certificate

If you need to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate, click here to locate the appropriate office to contact in your state of birth.

Voter ID Law Challenged by the League

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin's website contains more up-to-date information on the rights of Wisconsin voters and our efforts to ensure that no eligible voter is disenfranchised by the new photo ID bill. Please visit it here to learn more about our recently filed lawsuit against the state.

Election Observers Needed

If you would like to help League members work at the polls as election observers, please follow this link to our state website for more information. We appreciate your help!

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