Politics & Government
Early Voting Starts Monday in Menomonee Falls
Voters don't have to wait until Nov. 6 to vote for president — in Wisconsin, they can also vote Monday through Nov. 2.
While Election Day isn't until Nov. 6, voters in Menomonee Falls — and the rest of Wisconsin — can begin casting their ballots Monday.
In-person absentee voting, more commonly referred to as "early voting," begins Monday and continues through Friday, Nov. 2. Menomonee Falls residents can cast their ballot between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Village Hall.
Early voting has become increasingly popular over the years, and Village Clerk Janice Moyer said she expects that trend to continue.
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Moyer estimated that roughly 7,000 absentee ballot requests would come to her office for this election. That’s roughly 30 percent of all registered voters in the village.
The same holds true across the country. The percentage of early voters increased from 16 percent in 2000 to 33 percent in 2008, according to CBS News, which said the number could go as high as 40 percent this year.
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Residents can register in advance of the election at Village Hall until Nov. 2. Voters can also register at the polls on Election Day, though that may mean waiting in line.
To register to vote, residents should bring a document showing proof of residence — such as a utility bill or bank statement showing complete name and current address — as well as a Wisconsin driver's license or state-issued ID. If someone does not have an ID, they can provide the last four digits of their Social Security number.
State courts and lawmakers have gone back and forth on voter ID over the last several months, but for this election, an ID is not required to vote at the polls.
To vote in Menomonee Falls, people must be U.S. citizens, 18 years old on or before Election Day, and reside in Menomonee Falls or at least 28 days prior to Election Day.
Residents may register to vote, view voter information or change information through the Government Accountability Board website.
For more information on voting in Menomonee Falls and a rundown of what's on the ballot, check out Patch's Menomonee Falls Election Guide.
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