General Election November 6, 2018
What's on the Ballot?
- Governor and Lt. Governor
- Attorney General
- Secretary of State
- State Treasurer
- U.S. Senator
- Representative in Congress
- State Senator (odd-numbered districts)
- Representatives to the Assembly (all districts), and
- County offices of Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court and Coroner (where applicable).
See the list of candidates and learn more here.
Official Results - August 14 Partisan Primary
WEC certified official results on August 31, and statewide percentage results are now available at the link above. Detailed results will be available soon.
Voter Information
MyVote Wisconsin Website
At myvote.wi.gov you can register to vote, check your voter registration status, find your polling place, see what's on your ballot, request an absentee ballot and check provisional ballot status.
Voter Photo ID Required
The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the photo ID provisions of 2011 Wisconsin Act 23. A photo ID is now required to receive a ballot in all special and regular elections. Learn more about photo ID and voting here, and visit the Bring It to the Ballot website.
Free State ID Cards for People without Birth Certificates
The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles will help people get a free state ID card or document that can be used for voting after just one visit to the DMV, even if they don't have a birth certificate or other documentation. Get the new ID Petition Process brochure in English and Spanish.
Visit the Voter Information Center
Answers to questions about how to register, where to vote, when to vote absentee, and much more.
Our Commitment to Election Integrity
Learn about what state and local election officials are doing to protect the integrity of voting in Wisconsin.
Latest News
WEC Seeks Public Input on Election Security Funding Plans | September 20, 2018 |
Referral Letter to Jefferson County District Attorney | August 22, 2018 |
WEC Orders Recall Election for Trempealeau County District Attorney | August 22, 2018 |
Turnout 22.1% in August 14 Partisan Primary | August 15, 2018 |
Turnout History for Wisconsin Partisan Primaries | August 9, 2018 |
Quick Links:
Upcoming Elections -- Find dates and what's on the ballot for upcoming elections.
Election Results -- See results for all elections going back to the year 2000.
Election Statistics -- View and download data on voter turnout, voter registration, absentee voting and election costs.
Voter Lists -- Buy voter registration and participation data from the the WisVote system through the new BADGER Voters website.
Accessible Voting Information
Accessibility Information for Voters -- registering to vote, voting equipment, absentee voting, curbside voting and a video about accessibility and voting.
Accessibility Information for Clerks -- legal requirements for accessible voting, assisting voters with disabilities, polling place setup, and deciding on new polling places.
2014-2015 Accessibility Report -- describes impediments to voting encountered by elderly voters and voters with disabilities who seek to participate in elections.
Campaign Finance, Ethics and Lobbying
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission is now responsible for administering state laws regarding campaign finance, ethics and lobbying.
For more information, please visit the Ethics Commission website: ethics.wi.gov.
Recent Clerk Communications
Webinar: The Three Rs: Recounts, Recalls & Referenda | September 17, 2018 |
Important Ballot Deadlines for UOCAVA voters | September 14, 2018 |
General Election Preparations & WEC Meeting | September 13, 2018 |
AMENDED November 6, 2018 General Election Pronunciation Guide | September 13, 2018 |
Election Reconciliation Is Now Available | September 13, 2018 |