Students who are US citizens or have dual citizenship and are 18 years or older are able to vote Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Early Voting
If you are interested in voting early, you can do so at City Hall, located at 100 N Appleton St. (6th Floor) before noon on Friday, Nov. 1. The campus shuttle service is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (excluding Friday, which will end at 11:30 a.m.) to get to the polls. Please call 920-419-6793 for a ride.
Additionally, Helen Boyd Kramer will be walking students to early voting TODAY, Oct. 31. For anyone who would like to join, please meet in front of the library at 1 p.m. She is also available to accompany students to vote at other times upon request (helen.boyd@lawrence.edu). First-time voters are strongly encouraged to join!
Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5
On Election Day, a special shuttle van will run loops 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., departing from the Wriston Turnaround for District 1 and 11 Polling Places. Please see the list below to find your Polling Place.
Registering to vote in Appleton
If you live in Lawrence University housing, your voting district will depend on your residency.
- Saint Joseph Parish Center – District 11 (Shuttle Provided)
404 W Lawrence St- Brokaw: 115 S Drew St
- Colman: 212 S Durkee St
- Hiett 403 E College Ave
- Kohler: 718 E Alton St
- Ormsby: 401 E College Ave
- Plantz: 600 E College Ave
- Sage: 723 E Boldt Way
- Trever: 815 E South St
- Quads:
- 206 S Lawe St
- 281 S Lawe St
- 711 E Alton St
- 733 E Alton St
- 712 E Boldt Way
- First United Methodist Church – District 1 (Shuttle Provided)
325 E Franklin St- Fox Commons: 100 W College Ave
- Memorial Presbyterian Church – District 4
803 E College Ave- Big Exec: 300 S Meade St
- Small Exec: 813 E John St
- Quads (Co-op): 203 N Union St
- The address of your residential building with your room number should be listed on all voter forms as your residential address.
- Your SPC# @ 711 E. Boldt Way must be listed as the mailing address on your voter registration application.
You must also have a valid Student Voter ID. This ID, plus the LU Certified Housing List, can serve as your Proof of Residence.
If you do not live in Lawrence University housing, you can use a current Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID Card with your Appleton address listed. This can be used as Proof of Residence.
If you do not live in Lawrence University housing and do not have a current Wisconsin Driver’s License or ID Card with your Appleton address listed, see more info about Proof of Residence Documents below.
Student Voter ID
A valid student voter ID must have:
- Name
- Photo
- Issue date
- Expiration Date (must be within 2 years of the date of issuance)
- Student signature
To obtain your Student Voter ID, visit the Center of Community Engagement & Social Change page on the LU website, where you can print your ID card.
Proof of Residence Documents
All Proof of Residence Documents must have your full name and current address listed. This document is required when registering to vote.
Common POR documents for LU students include:
- Student ID + Housing List
- WI Driver’s License
- Utility Bill
- Residential Lease
See additional POR options at myvote.wi.gov.
Submitting Your Voter Registration
There are four ways to submit your voter registration.
- Online
You must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or Identification Card to complete your registration online. Visit myvote.wi.gov by Oct. 16 to register. - By mail
Fill out the Wisconsin Voter Registration Application (EL-I3I – found at myvote.wi.gov). Mail this and a copy of your Proof of Residence document to the City Clerk’s Office. All mailed Voter Registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 16. - Clerk’s Office
Bring your Proof of Residence to the City Clerk’s Office to register until Nov. 1. The Clerk’s Office is located at 100 N. Appleton St. on the 6th floor. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Polling Place on Election Day
Bring your Proof of Residence to your Polling Place on Election Day on Nov. 5. Polling Places will be open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Voting Information
All voters must present a valid Photo ID in order to receive a ballot. Common Photo IDs for LU students include:
- Student Voter ID (see above)
- WI Driver’s License/ID Card
- US Passport
Voting Options
- Absentee by mail
To vote absentee by mail, you must already be registered to vote. You can request an absentee ballot be mailed to you at myvote.wi.gov. You will need to provide your mailing address (SPC) and a Photo ID. - In-person absentee
In-person absentee voting will take place at the dates and times below at City Hall (100 N. Appleton St. 6th floor). You may register to vote and absentee vote during these times.
> Oct. 22-23 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
> Oct. 24 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
> Oct. 25 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
> Oct. 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
> Oct. 29 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
> Oct. 30 | 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
> Oct. 31 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
> Nov. 1 | 8 a.m.-Noon - On Election Day
Visit your polling place on Nov. 5 between the hours of 7 a.m.-8 p.m. You may register to vote and cast your ballot at this time.
Additional Resources
Important Dates
- Oct. 16 | Online/Mail voter registration deadline
- Oct. 22 | Early voting begins in Wisconsin
- Nov. 1-3 | Early voting ends
- Nov. 5 | Election Day