Dos and don'ts: What to know before you vote in Wisconsin

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --This Tuesday officially marks a week since early voting began, and exactly one week until Election Day.

While some have already gone out to vote, others are taking their time.

Voting can be easy -- especially during early voting. Poll workers in downtown Milwaukee told CBS 58 that voters have often gone in and out in a matter of minutes.

Those who may have recently moved to Wisconsin or are first-time voters, here's what you need to know:

• You must bring your Wisconsin driver's license, passport or military ID
• Those planning to request an absentee ballot must do so by 5 p.m. Tuesday, and they can only return their ballot by mail or at their local clerk's office

Loretta Jackson has been a poll worker for the last three years. She said many don't know they cannot wear any political gear -- this includes T-shirts, hats, buttons or stickers.

"And we will stop them if they come in with that type of apparel," Jackson said.

Marvin Brown has also been a poll worker since 2016. He said voters need to be careful when taking photos.

"Don't take no picture of yourself inside voting, actually voting, that's a no-no. But once you're done voting, you want to drop it into the ballot box, that's ok," he said.

Other photos by voting signs or with the "I Voted Today" sticker are encouraged.

"We had three generations of voters come in yesterday -- grandmom, grandson and her daughter, they all took a big photo right here, and that's wonderful to see," Brown added.

So, the main question is, are you allowed to bring your phone inside? The answer is yes. In Wisconsin, you are allowed to bring your phone and research anything about the candidates or the platforms that they stand for. Voters are simply not allowed to take a selfie or post their marked ballot.

In fact, a 52-year-old Wisconsin man faces a felony voter fraud charge after posting his ballot on Facebook.

If you have not yet registered to vote, you can still do so in person at the polling site during early voting or wait until Election Day, Nov. 8.