Marquette voter guide: What eligible student voters need to know 

The 2024 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.; if you are in line by 8 p.m. and there are people ahead of you, you may stay in line. You retain the right to cast your ballot. 

Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls: 

Are you eligible to vote in Wisconsin 

You must not have previously cast a ballot in this election.  Further, you must meet all four these criteria: 

  • Are a citizen of the United States 
  • Have resided at your Wisconsin address for at least 28 consecutive days prior to the election and do not currently intend to move 
  • Will be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day 
  • Are not currently serving a sentence including incarceration, parole, probation or extended supervision for a felony conviction 

What you need to vote 

Wisconsin has same-day voter registration. To vote from your campus address, you will need: 

  • An acceptable photo ID 
  • Proof of residency 

The process of acquiring an acceptable photo ID depends on whether you are a Wisconsin resident. 

Wisconsin residents: 

  • A Wisconsin driver’s license, Wisconsin State ID, U.S. passport or U.S. military ID will be accepted as valid identification. Remember to bring it with you to the polls. 

Non-Wisconsin residents: 

  • U.S. passport or U.S. military ID will be accepted as valid identification. Remember to bring it with you to the polls. 
  • If looking to vote from your campus address, you will need a Marquette Voter ID as your photo ID. You can get this from Union Station on the first floor of the AMU. Make sure the name on your Voter ID is your legal name and not your preferred name. 
    • Union Station’s hours are: 
      • Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
      • Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
      • Election Day, Nov. 5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Non-Wisconsin residents who plan to vote from their campus address will also need a Voter ID fee statement. This can be found in CheckMarq, and you can pull this up on your phone at the polls for proof of residency. Step-by-step instructions can be found below:

Confirm your voting location and registration 

Where you vote on Election Day depends on where you live. You can confirm your polling location by visiting the Marquette Votes website. Note that polling locations have changed since the 2020 election. 

You can confirm your voter registration is up to date by visiting my.vote.wi.gov. Select “My Voter Info” and enter your name and birthdate to review your registration record. If you are not registered, you can do so at your polling location on Election Day. 

If you have moved since the previous election (for example, you lived in Cobeen Hall during the previous election but currently live in Schroeder Hall), you must re-register to vote at your current address at your polling location. 

Rides to the polls 

The Arrupe Center for Community Service and Social Responsibility is offering rides to the polls for students who do not vote at the AMU. Those interested in the shuttle should go to AMU 137 on Election Day between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Call (414) 288-0094 for more information. 

Note: EagleExpress is unable to take students to polling locations outside of their designated routes. 

Stay safe while traveling to off-campus polling locations: 

  • Map out the location before you go so you are prepared. 
  • Walk with a buddy or in a group. 
  • Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. 
  • Use common sense and be aware of your surroundings. 
  • If it is dark, consider getting a ride with a friend or the Arrupe Center. 

Know what is on your ballot 

The presidential race is just one of many items that will be on your ballot. You can preview your ballot by typing in your address here. 

Reminder about Marquette’s nonprofit, nonpartisan status 

As an institution of higher education, Marquette University wants its community members to be active participants in the political process. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, Marquette is obligated to remain nonpartisan and cannot endorse any candidate for public office, political party, referendum or ballot initiative. 

More information about expectations and processes is available on Marquette Today.