Electronic Poll Books (Badger Books)

In 2017, Wisconsin Elections Commission staff developed an electronic poll book system to be used in polling places in Wisconsin on Election Day. The "Badger Book" is electronic poll book software that is specific to Wisconsin election practices and statutes. The Badger Book software was created with direct integration into the Wisconsin Voting System (WisVote). Badger Books do not use an internet connection. The Badger Book is primarily used to check in voters, process absentee ballots, and register voters on Election Day. Badger Books replace the current two-person, paper poll book system with a one-person tablet that replicates the poll book. You will still be required to present photo ID and sign your name on the new electronic tablet.