By Karen Stokes
Anne Holton, wife of Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Kaine addresses crowd at Milwaukee Early Voting event. (photo by Karen Stokes)
Election day is less than 40 days away. On September 26, early voting for the November election begins in Milwaukee.
Early voting is a powerful political tool, and is growing in popularity. In the United States, 34 states and the District of Columbia allow no-excuse early voting.
People in favor of early voting believe that it offers more convenient opportunities for citizens to vote, which increases the turnout. Others criticize that those who vote early could make bad decisions due to lack of information.
Anne Holton, former Virginia Secretary of Education and wife of Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Kaine, made a visit to Milwaukee this week for an Early Vote event at the Milwaukee DNC HQ office at 1857 E Kenilworth Place.
The Clinton campaign planned this event to encourage people in Milwaukee to participate in early voting.
Anne Holton (right) meets voters at Milwaukee Early Voting event. (photo by Karen Stokes)
“I think early voting is great, Democrats win when people participate and anything that makes it easier for democracy to work is great,” Holton said.
During this election the voter ID law is in effect in Wisconsin. Voters must present a valid photo ID at the polling place.
If you haven’t registered, you can register at the polling site with a valid ID, utility bill, tax bill or proof of residency. The registration deadline for the general election is October 19 and the general election is November 8.
Schedule for 2016 Fall General Election In-Person Absentee Voting in Milwaukee
Zeidler Municipal building (Downtown/East Side Location)
830 North Market Street, EXPRESS VOTING for voters already registered
841 North broadway, REGISTRATION & VOTING for voters requiring registration
September 26 – September 30
• Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
October 3 – October 7
• Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
October 10 – October 15
• Monday through Friday, October 10-14: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 17 – October 22
• Monday through Friday, October 17-21: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 22: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 23 – October 29
• Sunday, October 23: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, October 24-28: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 29: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 30 – November 5
• Sunday, October 30: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, October 31-November 4: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 5: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bring It to the Ballot from Bringit.wi.gov
Midtown Center (Central North Side Location), N. 56th St. and Capitol Drive
October 10 – October 15
• Monday through Friday, October 10-14: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 17 – October 22
• Monday through Friday, October 17-21: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 22: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 23 – October 29
• Sunday, October 23: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, October 24-28: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 29: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 30 – November 5
• Sunday, October 30: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, October 31-November 4: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 5: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Forest Home Library (Central South Side Location), 1432 West Forest Home Avenue
October 10 – October 15
• Monday through Friday, October 10-14: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 15: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 17 – October 22
• Monday through Friday, October 17-21: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 22: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 23 – October 29
• Sunday, October 23: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, October 24-28: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 29: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
October 30 – November 5
• Sunday, October 30: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, October 31-November 4: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 5: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No in-person absentee voting hours on Sunday, November 6, or Monday, November 7