You are not eligible to vote in Wisconsin if you have been convicted of a felony and you are currently serving any portion of your sentence (including extended supervision, probation, or parole, also known as being “on paper”).
Once you successfully complete your sentence and are no longer under the supervision of the Department of Corrections (“off paper”) your voting rights are restored, and you regain your eligibility to vote. You must re-register to vote.
If you are in jail serving a misdemeanor sentence or awaiting trial, you are still eligible to vote -- usually by absentee ballot. More information on voting for former felons and other incarcerated individuals is available in the attached brochure.
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