At UW-Stout, we encourage our students to be active and engaged citizens, now and into the future. Voting is a foundational part of citizenship. Your student can exercise and build the habit of voting on Tuesday, April 7, and they can see what is on their ballot.
Anyone who meets applicable voting requirements is eligible to participate in local, state and federal elections. We offer resources and tools to help your student participate in the election process.
Students must be registered to vote to participate in the election process. Your student can:
- In-Person Absentee Voting (Early Voting) at the City Clerk’s Office
- Register to vote at the polling place on election day.
Out-of-state students who have not voted in their home state can vote in Wisconsin, provided they have lived at their Wisconsin address 28 days prior to Election Day.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your student can find their polling place and share their voice.
If your student plans on voting, they must provide three things: proof of residence, an enrollment letter and a valid ID:
- A Proof of Residence document is necessary when registering to vote by mail, online, at the municipal clerk’s office or at the polls. The easiest way to prove their residency is to bring a copy of their voter enrollment letter and their Stout BlueCard.
- Wisconsin requires voters to provide a photo ID. Your students’ Stout BlueCard is acceptable.
- Your student’s voter enrollment letter must reflect their current address as an enrolled student. They can update their mailing address prior to printing their enrollment letter. They may also show a digital copy of their enrollment letter on their phone or device at the polls.
