Top things every Wisconsin voter should know:

1. Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Yes, to register, voters need to have their driver's license number, and a document that proves 10-day residence in the state, such as a lease or a utility bill. If voters don't have a Wisconsin driver's license, the last four digits of their Social Security Number will suffice.

2. This is my first time voting. How do I find out where to go?
Voters can only vote at the polling place that corresponds to their residential address. They can find out that polling place by contacting the municipal clerk's office or checking on the Internet at http:vpa.wi.gov.

3. What if I'm concerned about the election process and just want to observe what's going on at my local polling booth?
Election observers are welcome at every polling place, but they must follow the rules and may not interact with voters. The rules are available at the polling place and at http://elections.wi.gov.

4. What do I do if I make a mistake on my ballot?
Voters who make mistakes can ask for a new ballot. If they are using touch-screen equipment, the voter can review ballot choices before affirming the final vote.

5. Can I wear a button or T-shirt to the polls supporting my candidate?
Voters are asked not to wear political clothing or paraphernalia to the polling place on Election Day. The chief election inspector may ask voters who are determined to be electioneering or creating a disturbance to leave the polling place.

6. I've heard a lot about the possibility of long lines. What happens if I'm standing in line when the polls close?
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Those in line at that time will be allowed to vote.

7. Do I need to bring a photo ID to the polls?
No. A photo ID is not required, but the driver's license number may be used to register to vote or prove residency if the address on the ID is current.

8. What if I want to challenge a person's eligibility to vote?
There are specific criteria and limitations on challenging a person's eligibility to vote. The chief election inspector can explain that process and provide the voter and challenger with information.

9. Is the news media allowed to be at the polls when I'm voting?
The news media may record the general voting process in the polling place with permission from the chief election inspector, but may not record how an individual voter votes or interrupt the orderly process of voting.

10. What does it mean to vote a straight party ticket?
Voting a straight party ticket means marking an area at the top of the ballot to indicate a preference for one political party for any partisan office below that the voter does not check individually.

11. If I vote absentee but die before Election Day, does my vote still count?
Absentee voting procedures allow an elector to complete a ballot before Election Day, but those are not considered cast until Election Day. If the voter is deceased at the time the absentee ballot is being processed at the polling place, and the local clerk knows the ballot belongs to someone who is dead, the ballot cannot be counted.

12. Are there any provisions to take off work to vote?
Yes, state law allows workers to take up to three hours off to vote as long as the boss is alerted in advance.

13. My daughter is serving in the Army in Iraq and she just mailed her absentee ballot today. There's no way it will arrive by Nov. 4 at the municipal clerk's office. Will it still be counted?
Ballots mailed by military personnel serving overseas can arrive up to 10 days after the election and still be counted.

14. If I vote absentee and change my mind before Election Day, is there anything I can do to change my vote?
If you beat your absentee ballot to the polls, the ballot you cast at the polls will be counted and the absentee ballot will be discarded. If your absentee ballot arrives first and is counted, it cannot be pulled.