MILWAUKEE – Paulina Gutiérrez, Executive Director Milwaukee The Electoral Commission answered media questions and provided updates on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.

“We’re seeing a lot of voter registration. Voter registration is long. That’s great to see. I want to remind voters that when you go to register to vote, you must bring a valid photo ID and proof of residence,” Gutierrez said.

As of 8:53 a.m. on Tuesday, The City of Milwaukee Election Commission announced that 106,750 absentee ballots were received out of 113,311 ballots released. That’s a 36 percent decrease compared to the 169,000 absentee ballots received in 2020.

“There are no concerns here. Things are going pretty well at the polling stations. We’re seeing long lines and a lot of activity, so we ask our voters to be patient. I have a hotline staffed by 15 staff who respond to any questions or concerns,” Gutiérrez said. “I’m coming to their place,” he said.

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Election Day: Tuesday, November 5

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Wisconsin

Voters who are already registered must bring photo identification.

If you haven’t registered to vote yet, you can do so at the polls. All voters are required to present proof of residence. This includes a valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID card. Yes several other acceptable forms of identification that will be accepted at the polls.

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MyVote Wisconsin also makes it easier for voters to track their ballots. You can see if your ballot request has been received or processed, find out if your ballot has been sent, and find out if there is a problem with your ballot.