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Voting Tuesday? 5 Things To Know In Wisconsin

Here's your guide on when and where to vote and what to expect at the polls tomorrow.

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WISCONSIN -- Tomorrow is Election Day and Wisconsinites will make crucial decisions for the state, including electing the next governor, a U.S. Senator and a whole raft of congressional seats and state legislators.

Patch has got you covered for the prep work before you head to the polls. From missed debates to helpful links in advance, here's your resource guide to navigating the 2018 election.

Here are 5 things to know before you head to the polls tomorrow.

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1) When to vote

Polls are open in Wisconsin from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those are the hours in every election in Wisconsin.

2) Where to vote

Look up your polling place at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace

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3) Know Your Rights

Elderly voters and those with physical disabilities are entitled to accommodations to make voting accessible and easy. According to the State of Wisconsin, curbside voting is available if a voter cannot enter the polling place due to a disability on Election Day.

If a voter inside the polling location cannot sign the poll list due to a physical disability, they should inform a poll worker. An accessible voting machine will be available in every polling place.

If a voter needs help marking the ballot, he or she may have a person assist them. The assistant need not be qualified to vote.

Need transportation? Common Cause Wisconsin has a statewide list of resources for rides to the polls: https://www.commoncausewisconsin.org/p/free-rides-to-polls-for-2018-fall.html

Elderly Voters and Voters with Disabilities- Guide to Voting in Wisconsin: https://elections.wi.gov/node/3614

Wisconsin Guide for Homeless Voters: https://elections.wi.gov/node/3622

4) What ID Can I Use?

According to Vote411.org, the following types of photo ID are acceptable and may be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election:

  • A Wisconsin DOT issued drivers license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended
  • A Wisconsin DOT issued ID card
  • Military ID card issued by a US uniformed service
  • US Passport (booklet or card)
  • A photo ID card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college.

The following types of ID are acceptable if they are unexpired:

  • Certificate of naturalization that was issued no earlier than two years before the date of the election
  • Driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
  • ID card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
  • Citation or notice of intent to revoke or suspend a Wisconsin DOT issued drivers license that is dated within 60 days of the date of the election.
  • Veteran's photo ID card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Temporary ID card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT through the Identification Petition Process (IDPP) (valid for 180 days)

5) Who's On The Ballot

Wisconsin has several statewide offices on the 2018 ballot. Those include contests for Governor, U.S. Senator, Attorney General, Secretary of State and State Treasurer.

In addition, the following congressional and state legislative seats will be up for election:

Congress: All 8 of Wisconsin's congressional districts will be up for election in November.

State Senator: The 17 odd-numbered districts out of 33 seats in the Wisconsin Senate are up for election.

State Assembly: All 99 seats of the Wisconsin State Assembly are up for election in November.

Governor/Lieutenant Governor

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