 The League of Women Voters of the Wisconsin Rapids Area believes in the democracy of the United States of America. The League of Women Voters believes that the more citizens who vote, the better our government will become. We present this video to show citizens the voting process. I am a new student of the United States. I am interested in electing America's leaders, but I'm not sure how to vote. I've just moved to Wisconsin. I have not voted yet. Is it hard to vote? Why should we vote? I don't think it is hard to vote in Wisconsin. Let's go in and find out about it. Hi, I'm Byrne Boerth. I'm Wisconsin Rapids City Clerk. I can give you information about voting in Wisconsin Rapids. If you live in another city, village or town, call a clerk there and that person can help you with your voting questions. All voters must be citizens 18 years or older who are registered to vote. It is election today. Let us go to the polling place at Grove School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, where citizens vote. New residents and citizens can register there. At the registration table, the poll worker will ask you for proof of residents of 10 days at your present address. One item is required, but you should bring two. A Wisconsin driver's license with your photo and the address where you are living is best. A telephone bill or utility bill with your name and address typed on it is also acceptable. A lease with your name and address on it would also be fine. You must fill out the registration card and sign it. Some people register before voting day. To do that, call ahead and then go to the clerk's office in your city, town or village hall. There may be other places you can register also. You only have to register to vote once, as long as you live at the same address. But if you do not vote for four years, you must register again. If you have questions at any time while you are trying to vote, the registration table is a good place to ask for help. After registering, look at the ward map to find which ward you live in. A city is divided into wards. Other polling places may not have wards. Now you go to the table for your ward. A poll worker will ask for your name and address. They will give you a ballot and a special pencil. Go to an empty voting booth to mark your choices. You do not have to vote for each office if you do not know the candidates. Do not vote for more candidates than there are offices to fill. If you vote for too many candidates, your votes for this office will not be counted. Before voting, find out about candidates. Television, radio, newspapers, forums, debates and people you trust are all good sources to learn about candidates running for office. Use the sample ballot that is printed in the local newspaper the weekend before Election Day. Election Day in Wisconsin is the first Tuesday in April and the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Primary elections are set before these dates, if needed. You must also find out what time the polls are open. It is usually 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. The sample ballot can help you prepare to vote. Read it and mark it ahead of time. You can even bring it to the polling place with you. It is very important to know who and what you will be voting on before the day of the election. When you are finished marking your ballot, you and no one else should put it into the ballot box. Congratulations on voting today. Now you're part of the process of choosing our leaders. Thank you. Here are some more answers to questions people have about voting. If you are not going to be able to vote on Election Day because you are ill or out of town, call your clerk as soon as possible to find out how to vote absentee. If you need help with voting, you may take someone with you. You may have young children with you when you vote. If you cannot walk, you can ask to vote from your car. Two poll workers will come out to the curb to help you vote. The League of Women Voters wants each citizen to have a positive voting experience. The clerks and people working at the polls are there to help you. Please call on the League of Women Voters for further assistance.