Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason or excuse, such as being out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee.  Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one.

If you are not already registered, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.  A new voter registration application is required any time you move (even minor changes such as apartment units), change your name, or if you have not voted in the past four years.

Photo ID Required

Unless you are a military voter, permanently overseas, or are indefinitely confined, you must provide the Election Commission with a copy of your photo ID to keep on file.  If you are not sure if you have an ID on file already, feel free to contact us.  The address on the ID does not need to be current.  For a list of acceptable photo IDs, visit BringIt Wisconsin.

Voters who are indefinitely confined (meaning they have difficulty getting to the polls due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability) may request a ballot be sent to them for every election by checking the box on the application.  Indefinitely confined voters are not required to provide photo ID.

Deadline

Applications for absentee ballots must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election.

Note for voters requesting a ballot within 10 days of the election: Because ballots must be received by our office (either delivered by mail or in-person) no later than Election Day, we strongly encourage you to visit our in-person absentee voting (early voting) location.

Request an Absentee Ballot 

• Online: applications can be submitted online at MyVote.  This is the fastest method of request for indefinitely confined and military voters.
• By Mail: Download the Application for Absentee Ballot.  Complete the form and mail it with a copy of your photo ID (if not previously provided) to: Village of Bayside, 9075 N Regent Rd, Bayside, WI 53217.
• By Email: send an email (rsafstrom@baysidewi.gov) with a copy of your photo ID attached (if not previously provided). If you do not attach the Application for Absentee Ballot to your email, please provide the following information in the text of your email:
  • Your Full Name
  • Voting Address
  • Specific election for which you would like a ballot or if you are requesting for the calendar year
  • Mailing address (if it is different from your voting address)

In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) or also known as Early Voting

All in-person absentee voting will take place at Bayside Village Hall: 9075 N Regent Road, Bayside, WI 53217

July 30 - August 1, 2024: 8:00am to 4:00pm

August 2, 2024: 8:00am to 12:00pm

August 5 - August 7, 2024: 8:00am to 4:00pm

August 8, 2024: 8:00am to 7:00pm

August 9, 2024: 8:00am to 5:00pm