Confused about current voting rules in Wisconsin?

[dragonlady]

This program on WPR promises to be very valuable! Chris Ahmuty is executive director of the ACLU, Kevin Kennedy is head of the GAB, and Neil Albrecht is executive director of the Milwaukee City Election Commission. Listen online at http://www.wpr.org/ if you can't listen to a radio station.

01:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - Everything You Need To Know - To Vote:
With all of the confusion about Voting, Voter ID, Absentee Ballots - this hour Kathleen welcomes three guests who will give you everything you need to know in order to cast your vote in the upcoming Nov. 4th election. Guests: Chris Ahmuty, Kevin Kennedy, Neil V. Albrecht

[hue]

1. Here's a link to an update/synopsis on the Voter ID debacle.

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/opponents-again-ask-for-relief-from-voter-id-requirement/article_98998245-5f89-509b-9be1-c19c8c70f9b1.html

From the article as a side info packet: What voters can use for IDs to vote. Note there is no such thing as a "Wisconsin voter ID card."

Do you have the proper ID?

These are acceptable for voting purposes, and can be unexpired or expired after the date the most recent general election on Nov. 6, 2012:

A Wisconsin-issued driver's license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended.

An identification issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Motor Vehicles.

A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card or driver's license without a photo issued under the religious exemption.

Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service.

A U.S. passport.

These 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 driving 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 date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. Also, the university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment.

A citation or notice of intent to revoke or suspend a Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license that is dated within 60 days of the date of the election.

Important things to know:

There is no such thing as a "Wisconsin voter ID card." The law uses existing photo IDs for people to prove their identity before voting.

The address on your ID doesn’t have to be current. And the name on your ID doesn’t need to be an exact match for your name in the poll book. (For example, Richard can be Rick or Dick, Susan can be Sue or Susie.)

Your ID should look like you.

More questions?

Call 1-866-VOTE-WIS.

Source: www.bringit.wisconsin.gov

[dragonlady]

2. Thank you for posting this

It has become such a convoluted mess that every bit of information helps.