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Category:  Voter Information

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE?

In order to register to vote, an individual must:

 

  1. Be a U.S. citizen;

  2. Be age 18 or older on or before Election Day;

  3. Have resided in an election district or ward for 10 days, with no present intent to move, before any election where the citizen offers to vote;

  4. Not be disqualified from voting for any of the reasons described in §6.03, Wis. Stats. 

    The following persons shall not be allowed to vote in any election and any attempt to vote shall be rejected:
    • Any person convicted of treason, felony, or  bribery that has not completed the terms of his or her sentence including probation, parole or extended supervision.

    • A person who has been determined by a court to be incapable of understanding the objective of the elective process or who is under guardianship.

    • Anyone who has made or become interested, directly or indirectly, in any bet or wager depending upon the result of the election.

 

 


 

 

 

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