Madison Reporter

The City Clerk’s Office is urging voters to confirm their polling locations ahead of tomorrow’s elections. Peak voting periods are expected at the polls’ opening at 7 a.m. and again around 5 p.m. The Clerk’s Office is making efforts to keep wait times to a minimum, aiming for less than 15 minutes after the initial rush.

Pre-registered voters are required to check in with the poll book upon arrival. They will state their name and address. Those who cannot do so due to a disability may have someone else announce their information. “Poll workers will find your name and address on the poll book and check your voter ID. The address on your ID doesn’t matter. Certain types of ID may be expired. Licenses and ID cards from other states are not accepted,” according to the statement.

Voters can use various forms of identification, such as a Wisconsin driver license, a Wisconsin DOT-issued photo ID, a U.S. passport, or a military ID, provided they expire after November 5, 2024. Other acceptable IDs include certain documents from universities or the Veterans Health Administration, and an ID from a federally recognized Indian tribe.

Should a disability prevent a voter from signing, informing a poll worker is advised. Each voter will receive a sequential slip number corresponding to their position in line, which they must take to the ballot table.

At the ballot table, voters exchange their slip for a ballot, which poll workers will initial. Options include marking the ballot with a pen or using a printer. Accessible devices like the ExpressVote provide additional support, featuring a touchscreen, large print, and compatibility with assistive devices.

If assistance is needed at the voting booth, voters can choose someone other than an employer or union representative for help. This helper's details will be documented. Voters then cast their ballots into a tabulator, which confirms receipt with a message.

Those needing to register on Election Day must provide proof of their current address. Acceptable documents include utility bills, bank statements, or a government-issued ID, among others. Poll workers will ensure the form is complete before adding the voter to the Election Day poll list and issuing a slip.

"One poll worker will make sure your form is complete and will check your proof of address. They will send you to a second poll worker who will add you to the Election Day supplemental poll list. The second poll worker will confirm that your form is complete. They will check your voter ID, have you sign the poll list, and give you a voter slip," the instructions state.