Wisconsin primary in-person voting coming Tuesday

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(The Center Square) – Wisconsin residents can vote between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday in person in the state’s primary, highlighted by the primary for governor.

Voters can check their voter registration status and find their local polling place online. Those who are in line to vote at 8 p.m. must remain in line in order for their vote to count.

Those who have absentee ballots should return them in person. Once a ballot is returned, they cannot be changed. Ballot spoiling was challenged and rejected in court in July.

The most recent wide-spread poll of Democrat voters in the state, released Friday by State Navigate, showed that state Rep. Francesca Hong held a lead with 44% support, ahead of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (22%) and state Sen. Kelda Roys (11%).

Other significant primaries include the 7th Congressional District race to replace Tom Tiffany, the presumed Republican candidate for governor, between Michael Alfonso, former Marine Kevin Hermening, Ashley Furniture executive Jessi Ebben, Nina Baum and Don Raihala.

Alfonso, 26, is the son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and holds an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Voters can only vote for candidates from one political party in the primary. Voters can fill out a form and register at their polling place on Election Day with a proof of residence document showing a current address.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles is extending hours at customer service centers on Monday and Tuesday until 6 p.m. to allow extra time for those who need to get identification in order to voter or register.

Voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission recently reminded voters of a law that does not allow them to vote if they have wagered on the result of the election.