MONROE - People who wait to register to vote at the polls Nov. 4 could wait in line for several hours, Monroe City Clerk Carol Stamm said.
People who have moved or changed their names since the last time they voted must register to vote using updated information, Stamm said.
"If you have never registered to vote or need to change your registration, you should come to the city clerk's office now," Stamm said.
In 2004, 76 percent of eligible voters in Monroe turned out to vote. Stamm said she expects the number of voters to be higher this year.
Polls in Monroe are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday.
People who aren't registered to vote can register at the polls, but it will take a while. It could result in someone waiting several hours if there are a lot of people registering despite the fact there will be several people on hand to help.
There are two ways for people to find out if they are registered. They can check their registration status at vpa.wi.gov or call the city clerk's office at 329-2564. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To register at the city clerk's office or at the polls on election day, a person needs a Wisconsin driver's license or identification number if they have one. People without a driver's license or identification number need to provide the last four digits in their Social Security number and proof of residence.
Proof of residence can be provided with:
• An identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card.
• A residential lease which is effective for a period that includes election day.
• A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.
• A cable television, gas, electric, telephone or other utility service statement for the period beginning not earlier than 90 days before election day.
• A bank statement.
• A current paycheck.
• A check or other document issued by a unit of government.
If a person can't provide proof of residence, a voter from the city who has proof of residence can verify the person is eligible to vote and sign as a witness, Stamm said.
People who have moved or changed their names since the last time they voted must register to vote using updated information, Stamm said.
"If you have never registered to vote or need to change your registration, you should come to the city clerk's office now," Stamm said.
In 2004, 76 percent of eligible voters in Monroe turned out to vote. Stamm said she expects the number of voters to be higher this year.
Polls in Monroe are open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday.
People who aren't registered to vote can register at the polls, but it will take a while. It could result in someone waiting several hours if there are a lot of people registering despite the fact there will be several people on hand to help.
There are two ways for people to find out if they are registered. They can check their registration status at vpa.wi.gov or call the city clerk's office at 329-2564. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To register at the city clerk's office or at the polls on election day, a person needs a Wisconsin driver's license or identification number if they have one. People without a driver's license or identification number need to provide the last four digits in their Social Security number and proof of residence.
Proof of residence can be provided with:
• An identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card.
• A residential lease which is effective for a period that includes election day.
• A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election.
• A cable television, gas, electric, telephone or other utility service statement for the period beginning not earlier than 90 days before election day.
• A bank statement.
• A current paycheck.
• A check or other document issued by a unit of government.
If a person can't provide proof of residence, a voter from the city who has proof of residence can verify the person is eligible to vote and sign as a witness, Stamm said.