Register to Vote?

A WI Drivers License or Picture ID (see list below) is required to register to vote.   A qualified elector who changes residence within this state by moving to a different municipality later than 28 days prior to an election may vote in person or by an absentee ballot in the ward or municipality where he or she was qualified to vote before moving.

Absentee Ballots?

If you are unable to get to the polls on election day, you can request an absentee ballot from MyVote.WI.GOV  or stop at Town Hall approxiamtely two weeks prior to the election to vote in person absentee. The last day to vote absentee in person is the Friday prior to the election.  Staff cannot allow a ballot to leave the building unless it is being mailed.

1. Polling Location?

All Wards (1-8) in the Town of Dover, vote at the Town Hall at 4110 South Beaumont Avenue.

Polling Hours are 7AM to 8PM

Acceptable Photo IDs

What can I use as Photo ID to vote?

The following photo IDs are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election (currently the November 5, 2024 General Election):

• A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended
• A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
• Military ID card issued by a US uniformed service
• A US passport book or card

The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:

• A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented.
• A drivers license receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
• An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
• An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
• A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains all of the following:
  • Date of Issuance
  • Signature of Student
  • Expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance
  • The ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment

What needs to be on my Photo ID?

The following things must be included on any of the Photo IDs listed above:

• Elector’s Photograph
  • The photograph must reasonably resemble the elector.
• Elector’s Name
  • The elector’s name must conform to the name on their voter registration. Conform does not mean that the name must be identical to the name on the voter registration (Example: Richard:Rich, Robert:Bob, Jessica:Jessi, Patricia:Pat).
• An expiration Date within the deadlines described above

An acceptable Photo ID does not have to include a current address.

Are there any Photo IDs I cannot use to vote?

Yes. You cannot use these IDs to vote:

• State or Federal government employee ID
• An out-of-sate drivers license or ID card
• Employment ID
• Membership or Organization ID
• Certificate of Citizenship

 

 

Proof of Residence?

The following constitute acceptable Proof-of-Residence if the document contains the information specified above:

• A current and valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• A current and valid Wisconsin identification 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 card holder, but not including a business card.
• A residential lease which is effective for a period that includes election day (not for first-time voters registering by mail).
• A university, college or technical institute fee card & A photo ID from the college.
• A gas, electric or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing not earlier than 90 days before election day.
• Bank statement, it can be an online statement, as long as you show a monthly statement on the screen.
• Paycheck.
• A check or other document issued by a unit of government.
• Letter from local Post Office confirming change of address.
• Hunting, fishing, or concealed carry license.