Last minute voters urged to register

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America’s Election Day is to be held on Nov. 8, 2016; one week away.

After months of breaking news, dramatic scandals and vigorous debating, Election Day is finally right around the corner. With a week left until the big day, Wisconsin voters are running out of time to become registered if they haven’t already.  If you have yet to register and are feeling ashamed that you’ve waited this long, don’t be; you’re not alone. While the deadline to register via mail has come and gone, there are still ways to ensure your vote will be cast in this especially crucial election. Here’s how:

Pick up a voter registration form from your local municipal clerk’s office (input zip code to find closest location on myvote.wi.gov)

Fill out the form and return it by Nov. 4 with one of the following forms of ID:

  • A Wisconsin driver’s license or ID card
  • Any other ID card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental agency or unit
  • An employee ID card with a photograph (but not a business card)
  • A real property tax bill or receipt for 2015 or 2016
  • A residential lease (doesn’t count if you submit the form by mail)
  • A photo ID from a university, college or technical college with a fee receipt
  • A photo ID from a university, college or technical college with an on-campus housing listing provided by the university, college or technical college to the municipality
  • A utility bill dated within 90 days of when you register
  • (Homeless voters only) A letter from an organization that provides services to the homeless that identifies you and describes the location designated as your residence for voting purposes
  • A bank statement, a paycheck, a government check or other government-issued document

If it turns out you’re remarkably busy from now until Election Day, there is such thing as same-day registration. Through this process, you are taken through all of the same steps without any penalty or late fee.

This is an extremely important election- don’t forget to get out there and vote!