Fall 2024 Election: Early Voting & Absentee Information
ATTENTION...Mark your calendars!
We're now approaching the prime election season this fall where candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress, and State Legislature will be set for the November 5th General Election. Wisconsin voters will also weigh in on two amendments to the State Constitution this year.
There are three critical ways to vote this fall: In-person on November 5th, mail-in ballots by absentee, or in-person absentee (before the election).
Local voters have the option to vote ahead of Election Day by casting absentee ballots if they choose rather than heading to the polls in November. These ballots are mail-in options which you will be able to find per city of residency in this post.
What happens if I have not registered to vote?
- No worries! If you are planning to vote by mail, you must register no later than October 16th. If you are planning on registering online, the deadline is also October 16th. November 1st is the deadline to register in person, at your municipal clerk's office.
What happens if I don't make any of these deadlines?
- That is okay! You can register to vote on election day, November 5th, at your polling location.
For more information, review the deadlines for voter registration.
You can also request your absentee ballot today and return it via mail or in person (more details below on where to return it in person). Go to myvote.wi to register to vote, request your absentee ballot, view who is on your ballot, or find out your polling location.
Find out your polling location here.
On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here's more information about taking advantage of early voting:
Won't be able to make it to the polls on election day? No problem! We have you covered with resources in this post.
Vote by mail (absentee)
Want to mail in your ballot?
Vote by Mail Wisconsin Application
How can I choose to do a mail-in ballot (absentee)?
- Written application by mail, in-person with a municipal clerk (check your city on specifics), fax, email, or on myvote.
- Written request includes:
- Voting address within the desired municipal area
- Address where the absentee vote should be sent
- Signature
- Copy of photo identification
Locations of Eau Claire polling drop-offs:
- 24-hour Ballot Dropbox: Eau Claire City Hall (Grand Ave)
- Elections Office: Across from City Hall
- Polling Place: Check the website on post for your place
- Absentee Drive-thru: 203 S. Farwell St. (Oct. 22-Nov.1)
Note: Your mail-in ballot must be in the hands of the election staff no later than 8 p.m. on election night, November 5th to count.
*Important: You must be a resident of the municipality to vote there.
Eau Claire In-Person Absentee Voting:
Brought to you by the City of Eau Claire.
Other municipality's in-person absentee:
- Altoona
- Oct. 22 to Nov. 1
- Altoona City Hall - Lobby
- 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Town of Washington
- Eau Claire City Hall
- 203 S Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Follow "voter route" signage when attending
City of Altoona
Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place
Absentee Ballot Application
Voter Registration & Elections
Location: Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave
City of Eau Claire
Weekdays, (Mon.-Fri.), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your polling location
Election website
Vote Absentee in Eau Claire
Location: Elections Office at 203 S. Farwell St.
Town of Washington
Weekdays (Mon.-Fri.), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Election Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Town Municipal Building
Election Website Information
Location: Town of Washington, 5750 Old Town Hall Road
Other Eau Claire County municipalities
Click here for the list of municipal clerks and polling locations in Eau Claire County
Posted by Johnny Meagher Governmental Affairs Intern
meagher@eauclairechamber.org