MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin election officials are urging voters to verify registration information they receive from outside groups as the state approaches another major election cycle. Voters have reported receiving mailers from third-party organizations encouraging them to register, encountering people soliciting registrations in public places and finding pre-filled absentee ballot applications in their mailboxes, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Emilee Miklas, the commission’s communications director, said these efforts commonly increase ahead of midterm and presidential elections. While third-party groups may conduct legitimate voter-registration drives, the commission cautioned that materials prepared outside the state’s election system can contain mistakes. Pre-filled absentee ballot applications, for example, could list the wrong municipality. Miklas said an application might identify the City of Superior when the voter actually lives in the Town of Superior—an error that could complicate the process. “If they’re trying to go through a different application or have a new group and say, go to this website, I would be cautious of that,” Miklas said, advising voters to ask canvassers which organization they represent and confirm that the information they provide is accurate. The commission recommends that voters use the state’s official election website, MyVote.WI.gov, to register, review their registration status and access election information. Voters generally need to update their registration if they have moved, changed their name or have not voted in four or more years. The commission also said official election mail will carry the Wisconsin state seal. Voters who are uncertain about a form or notice can compare its information with the records available through MyVote.WI.gov before submitting personal information or an absentee-ballot request. Checking registration details directly with election officials is especially important because inaccurate addresses or municipality names can create avoidable barriers for voters and local clerks during an already busy election period.