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Referendum
On April 1, Wisconsin voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to require valid photographic identification for voting, reinforcing the existing voter ID law. Supporters, primarily Republicans, argue that this measure will enhance election security and safeguard the law against potential legal challenges. Opponents, including organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the League of Women Voters, contend that enshrining the requirement in the constitution could disenfranchise marginalized groups, such as seniors, students, and individuals with disabilities. Regardless of the referendum's outcome, the current voter ID law will remain in effect; a "yes" vote would make it more difficult for future legislatures or courts to alter the requirement, while a "no" vote would leave the law unchanged but not constitutionally protected. To learn more, read this article from WPR.
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Bring an Acceptable ID to the Polls
Acceptable Forms of ID:
DMV Issued IDs or Driver's License (may include Driver's License, ID Card, or a receipt issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles if your new driver's license or state ID card doesn’t arrive in the mail by Election Day)
U.S. Passport/Passport Card
A Veteran ID card or a U.S. Uniformed Service ID
A Tribal ID card that was issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe that resides in Wisconsin
A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
A student ID issued by an accredited Wisconsin college, university, or technical college (this includes all 2 and 4-year colleges, universities, and technical colleges in the State of Wisconsin System and accredited private schools) that displays your name, signature, photo, issue, and expiration dates (where the issued date cannot be more than two years from the expiration date)
YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY! If you are registering to vote, you must also bring proof of residence.
Acceptable Forms of Proof of Residence:
A current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License or State ID card.
Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit.
Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the cardholder, but not including a business card.
A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.
A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include a photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list, that indicates citizenship, to the municipal clerk.
A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before Election Day.
Bank/credit card statement.
Paycheck or paystub.
A check or other document issued by a unit of government.
A letter on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual’s residence for voting purposes.
Residential lease that is effective on the date of registration. (This is not valid if you are registering by mail.)
An intake document from a residential care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility.
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