Do you have a voting plan? 

The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3. Be sure to have a plan to vote at Marquette or in your home district or state. Here’s a quick look at what you need to know when you are making your voting plan. 

For a thorough look at voting at Marquette, including information on registering to vote, visit Marquette Vote.  

Make your voting plan: 

Absentee voting 

Reminder: 

  1. Only citizens of the United States may vote in federal elections (18 U.S.C. 611); 
  2. voting more than once, including voting in two or more states, is prohibited under federal law (52 U.S.C. 10307(e)); 
  3. knowingly or willfully providing false information including relating to name, address, or period of residence in the voting district for purposes of establishing eligibility to register or vote is prohibited under federal law (52 U.S.C. 10307(c)); and 
  4. in most states, individuals may only register to vote where they are domiciled, and they may not be domiciled in more than one place. 

If you plan to vote absentee in your home state, please check in with your local municipality as deadlines and requirements vary.  More information regarding absentee voting can be found under the FAQ’s here. 

Are you eligible to vote in Wisconsin   

You must not have previously cast a ballot in this election.  Further, you must meet all four of 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. 
      • Saturday and Sunday, Closed 
      • Election Day (Nov. 3): 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 My Vote Wisconsin website.   

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 Campus Town), you must re-register to vote at your current address at your polling location.    

Know what is on your ballot    

You can preview your Wisconsin ballot by typing in your address here.   

Please note that you can only vote in one state, and that states have different regulations for registering to vote and voting.  

Early voting in person on campus for eligible City of Milwaukee residents 

The City of Milwaukee will have an Early Voting Center at the Alumni Memorial Union for eligible City of Milwaukee citizens regardless of where they live in the city.  Voters may also register to vote, view a sample ballot, and/or drop off their absentee ballot during scheduled hours.  The AMU Early Voting Center’s final day is Friday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Voting in Wisconsin on Election Day, Nov. 3 

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.   

Eligible Marquette student voters must vote at their assigned polling location on Election Day.  To find your polling location please look here.   

Please see further information above about who is eligible and what you will need to cast your ballot in Wisconsin on Election Day. 

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.