This morning, the Government Accountability Board has given further direction on the implementation of voter ID for absentee ballots. If an absentee ballot request is on file in the Clerk’s Office for the November election, photo ID must be provided before an absentee ballot is mailed out.
The following photo IDs are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election (currently, the November 6, 2012):
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if expired, revoked or suspended
- A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
- Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service (veteran ID card not included)
- A U.S. passport book or card
The following photo IDs are also acceptable for voting purposes, but must be unexpired:
- A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presented
- A driver license receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
- An identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT (valid for 45 days)
- An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin
A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains the following:
- A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains the following:
- Date of issuance
- Signature of Student
- Expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance
- The university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment
Photo ID can be provided by mail, fax (262-367-3341), or email (clerk-treasurer@chenequa.org). Thank you for your cooperation
