In-Person Absentee Voting Opens Today in Rusk County
COMMUNITYLADYSMITH — In-person absentee voting for the November 3 general election opens today, Tuesday, October 20, in Rusk County, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Voters can request and cast an absentee ballot in person at their municipal clerk's office during the in-person absentee period, which runs from today possibly through November 1. Hours vary by municipality, so voters should check MyVote Wisconsin or contact their clerk for their local schedule. A photo ID is required with an absentee ballot request.
Deadlines follow quickly. Requests for an absentee ballot by mail must reach the clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, and voters can register in their municipal clerk's office until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. that night to count.