Voting information for the April 7 Election: Absentee, early-voting and Election Day

​This page includes information on voter registration, absentee and early voting, and election day hours.
For information on races and candidates, Click here for the Chamber's Guide to the Spring 2020 Election

NEW INFORMATION: Deadline to request an absentee ballot has been extended to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3

• Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot.   Voters may request their absentee ballot in writing.  To request an absentee ballot on MyVote.wi.gov click here. or contact your municipal clerk directly
• Absentee ballots must be postmarked by April 7 or returned to your polling place or municipal clerk by April 7

Registering to vote
Click here to check if you are already registered to vote or to update your voter information

Registration deadlines for the April 7, 2020 Spring Election: 
Voters can register in the following ways. 
All voters must provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote 

March 30: Deadline for online voter registration. (Note: This originally ended on March 18, but was extended to March 30 by court order.) Click here to register on MyVoteWI.gov

​April 3, 2020 @ 5:00 p.m.- Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office-  Voters may register in-person in their municipal clerk’s office during the clerk’s business hours until 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020.  
Find your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information here.

April 7, 2020 from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.  Register to Vote at Your Polling Place- Voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, April 7, 2020.  Find your Polling Place here. 

Requesting an absentee ballot to be mailed
All voters in Wisconsin can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them for any reason.  Voters must be registered before they can request an absentee ballot.   Voters may request their absentee ballot in writing.  To request an absentee ballot on MyVote.wi.gov click here. 
You must provide a photo ID with your absentee ballot request, more information on photo ID can be found here.  

In-Person Absentee Voting
Local municipalities are providing an opportunity to vote early during certain weekday hours between March 16 and April 3. Here are the details: 

City of Eau Claire:
Drive-through Early Voting:
Weekdays through Friday, April 3
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Drive-through early voting:  City of Eau Claire residents should enter the parking lot behind City Hall from Dewey Street only. There are a series of tents set up and staff who will guide voters through the process. Proper social distancing and cleaning guidelines will be strictly adhered to. 
For more information: visit Eau Claire’s election page

City of Altoona:
Weekdays: March 16-April 3
Location: Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Avenue. 
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for the City of Altoona voting information

​Town of Washington:
Weekdays: March 16-April 3
Location: Town of Washington Town Hall, 2301 Town Hall Road
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for the Town of Washington election page

​Other townships and cities: 
Click here for the complete list of early voting hours at Eau Claire County Municipalities
Or Click here to find your municipal clerk in other areas

Election Day: April 7, 2020
Polls will be open in Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place here.