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2024 Election Dates
- Tuesday, February 20 - Spring Primary (if necessary)
- Tuesday, April 2 - Spring Election & Presidential Primary
- Tuesday, August 13 - Partisan Primary
- Tuesday, November 5 - General Election & Presidential Election
UWL students living on campus reside in either ward 9 or ward 10.
For students living off campus, check this list of Polling Locations.
For more information about voting and how to register, visit our MyVote Wisconsin website.
Visit vote411.org for election information.
FAQs
How to register
Register Online
Up to 20 days before the election. Voters who have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State of Wisconsin ID card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can register to vote online on the MyVote Wisconsin website: http://myvote.wi.gov .
Register at the polling place on Election Day.
Proof of Residence is required for voter registration at the polling place on Election Day.
UWL can provide a valid Proof of Residence for voter registration:
UW-La Crosse students can update their current address in their WINGS Student Center and also print an enrollment form which includes their current local address. The form is located in the lower right corner of the Student Center in the "Other Resources" area. Look for the WI Voter Verification link. If using a mobile device to view the form, please remember to remove the pop-up blocker in your web browser settings.
- Register to Vote(City of La Crosse)
- Voter Registration Guide(Wisconsin Elections Commission)
Not registered yet?
Not registered yet? You can register to vote at your polling place on election day. See the box to the left about how to register to vote.
Wisconsin requires a photo ID to vote.
For UWL students, the Eagle ID Card can be used as your photo ID for voting in Wisconsin.
If you plan to use your Eagle ID to vote, it must contain:
- Issued date
- Voter Expiration date is no later than two years after the Issue Date (even if the Voter Expiration date has expired)
- Your signature is on the back of your Eagle ID card
- Eagle ID card must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment
* Know your social security number if you plan to use your Eagle ID.
Helpful links
- Bring It To the Ballot(Wisconsin Elections Commission)
Describes several types of valid photo IDs for voting in Wisconsin.
Where do I vote?
- City of La Crosse
- The City is divided into 13 Aldermanic Districts. Within the 13 districts are 34 wards. The ward in which you live determines your voting location.
- Consult the City of La Crosse Aldermanic Districts Map to determine your ward. (smaller black numbers on the map)
- Consult the City of La Crosse Polling Places list to determine the voting location for residents of your ward.
- UWL students living on campus reside in ward 8; ward 8 residents will vote at the Student Union.
- La Crosse County
- All La Crosse County polling places are listed here.
- All Wisconsin Citizens:
- My Vote Wisconsin (myvote.wi.gov)
Personal Election & Polling Place Info & much more
(Wisconsin Elections Commission)
- My Vote Wisconsin (myvote.wi.gov)
How can I vote early/absentee?
Receive your ballot by mail
Wisconsin voters can receive their absentee ballot by mail. If you are a regular voter who would like to vote in the 2022 General Election make sure to request your ballot by November 3rd at 5:00pm. Be sure to return your absentee ballot no later than November 8th at 8:00pm.
Vote early in your Municipal Clerk's office
Starting 14 days before Election Day, you can vote by absentee ballot in person at your Municipal Clerk’s office.
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