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2024 Election Dates

Tuesday, November 5 - General Election & Presidential Election

  • October 16 - Deadline to Register by Mail or Online
  • October 21 by 5pm - Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot
  • November 1 by 5pm - Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk's Office

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. And find your nonpartisan voters guides for the upcoming election at guides.vote

Check out the Wisconsin Elections Commission website for information about Voter Registration and Proof of Residence. UWL students can update their current address in their WINGS Student Center and also print an enrollment form which includes their current local address. 

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

You can find the Voter Registration Application on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website: https://elections.wi.gov/wec-form/voter-registration-application

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.

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.

Where do I vote?

  • All Wisconsin Citizens:
  • 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)
    • UWL students living on campus reside in ward 9 and ward 10; residents in these wards will vote at the Student Union.
  • La Crosse County

How can I vote early/absentee?

City of La Crosse In-Person Absentee Voting for the November 5, 2024 General Election is Tuesday, October 22 - Friday, November 1. 

Visit the Clearly Alumni & Friends Center (615 East Ave. N.) on the following dates for In-Person Absentee Voting:

  • Wednesday, October 23rd from 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Friday, October 25th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday, October 30th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Friday, November 1st from 9:00am - 4:00pm

For additional In-Person Absentee Voting locations and times, visit the City of La Crosse Website. 

You may request an absentee ballot through My Vote Wisconsin. If voting by mail, please read the instructions with your ballot as the methods to return the ballot have changed. Absentee ballots must be returned either by mail or in person by the voter (unless returning a ballot for a disabled voter). 

Contact us

Email: vote@uwlax.edu

Office: 2255D Student Union (The COVE)

  • Mondays 12:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Tuesdays 11am - 12:30pm, 1pm - 2pm, 2:30pm - 4pm
  • Wednesdays 12:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Thursdays 11am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 3pm

Instagram: @uwl_votes

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