Wisconsin's Partisan Primary Elections

Wisconsin's Partisan Primary Elections

Wisconsin Open Primary Explainer

WISCONSIN HAS OPEN PRIMARIES

This means that voters don't register with a party in order to vote in the primary election. Voters choose which party's primary they want to vote in when completing their ballot.

WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT

When voting in the primary you will need to choose a party and can only vote for candidates in that one party. If you vote for candidates in multiple parties, your votes will not count.

WHAT IF I MAKE A MISTAKE

Carefully read the instructions on your ballot. Double-check your ballot to make sure you completed it correctly. Call your clerk to get a replacement ballot if you make a mistake. Contact your clerk. 

HOW-TO FILL OUT YOUR PRIMARY BALLOT

  • fill in the oval next to the party of your choice
  • ONLY vote for candidates in that party
  • happy voting!

 Photo of a primary ballot with tips on voting