MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address encouraging eligible Wisconsin voters to get out to vote in the November 3rd General Election. To find your polling place, see what is on your ballot in this election, and check your voter registration status, Wisconsinites are encouraged to visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission webpage at MyVote.wi.gov.

All voters must bring a valid photo ID to vote, such as a driver’s license or passport. If you are not registered to vote, you may register in person at your polling place on Election Day. If you need to register to vote, you must bring a photo ID and a proof of residence document, such as a lease agreement or utility bill.

If you are still in line to vote at 8 p.m. on Election Day, be sure to stay in line to make sure you get to cast your ballot and ensure your voice is heard.

If you have an absentee ballot you would like to cast, it must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you would like to turn in a ballot you received in the mail, you may deliver it by hand to your municipal clerk’s office during operating hours or utilize a drop box set up by your clerk, if available. Note that some clerks’ offices and drop boxes close before 8 p.m. on Election Day, and your best option on Election Day may be to return your absentee ballot to your assigned polling place by 8 p.m. 

Please note: It is too late to return your absentee ballot in the mail in Wisconsin and have it counted on Election Day. Absentee voters are encouraged to deliver your ballot by hand by one of the methods above.

If you have already mailed your absentee ballot, you can check the status of the ballot, including whether your municipal clerk has received it, on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.

You can contact your municipal clerk directly with any other voting- or election-related questions. To find your clerk, enter your address on the “My Municipal Clerk” page on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.

A transcript of the governor’s radio address is below.

Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here.

Election Day is right around the corner.

So, first, I want to thank the clerks, election officials, and poll workers who help make sure every eligible Wisconsinite can cast their ballot.

It’s thanks to all of them that Wisconsin has fair, safe, and free elections. And we’re darn proud of that.

Folks, voting is the single most powerful tool we have in our democracy, and with so much at stake, we need to make sure every eligible voter’s voice is heard and vote is counted.

Before you go, head to myvote.wi.gov to find your polling place, check your voter registration, and to see what is on your ballot in this election.

And if you’re not registered to vote yet, don’t worry!

Here in Wisconsin, you can register to vote at your polling place on Election Day. All you need to do is bring your photo ID and your proof of residence.

A proof of residence could be your driver’s license or state ID if your address matches your current address, or it could be your lease agreement, a utility bill, or real estate tax bill.

Every eligible voter also needs a photo ID to vote, regardless of whether you need to register or not, so be sure to bring a valid photo ID to your polling place.

A photo ID could be your driver’s license or state ID, a passport, your student ID from an accredited Wisconsin college, university, or technical college, your Veteran ID card, or a U.S. Uniformed Services ID card.

You can also find your local clerk’s contact information and any other information you need to vote by going to myvote.wi.gov.

Polls open at 7 a.m. on Election Day. So, grab your photo ID, bring a friend, and then get in line—and stay in line!—to vote by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Remember: democracy is not a prophecy; it is self-actuating. Our democracy is up to us. So, let’s get out and vote. Thank you.