Politics & Government

Spring Election In Wauwatosa: Where To Vote, Absentee Ballots

Voters can return absentee ballots in the mail, to the clerk's office or their local polling station. Polling stations open April 5.

Drop boxes won't be available, but absentee voters can still turn in their ballot by mail, in person at their local clerk's office or at a polling site, the League of Women Voters said.
Drop boxes won't be available, but absentee voters can still turn in their ballot by mail, in person at their local clerk's office or at a polling site, the League of Women Voters said. (Kyle Will/Patch)

WAUWATOSA, WI — Wisconsin voters will head to polling stations across the state for the April 5 Spring Election and some Wauwatosa residents will have to turn in absentee ballots they've requested.

Residents can send their absentee ballot to their local clerk by mail, in person at their clerk's office or in person at their local polling place, the League of Women Voters said.

People must show their photo ID before in-person absentee voting and voting on April 5, according to state law.

Find out what's happening in Wauwatosafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here's how to return your absentee ballot in Wauwatosa.

  • Send it by mail to the election clerk's office: 7725 W. North Ave. Wauwatosa, WI, 53213
  • Drop it off at the election clerk's office in person. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Turn it in at your local polling place on April 5. Check My Vote WI to find your local poll station. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Those voting in person on the day of the Spring Election should check My Vote WI for their local polling place. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Wauwatosafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

For the election, City Hall will have in-person absentee voting from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday, Monday to March 31 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 1, the City of Wauwatosa said. Absentee voting and voter registration isn't allowed on April 4.

Absentee drop boxes are no longer allowed after a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.