Fall General Election 2026

Front doors of the Memorial Union with polling place sign

The City of Madison is committed to administering a transparent, secure, and fair election. 

  • Media Contact

    Dylan Brogan
    City Communications Manager
    Text or call: 608-217-2874

  • Request Press Credentials for Election Day

    Members of the media who would like to access to the City County Building on Election Day should request credentials by emailing dbrogan@cityofmadison.com 

Fall General Election 2026 Stats

  • 192,040 Registered Voters

    Updated on October 20, 2026

  • 28,040 Absentee Ballots Issued

    Updated on October 20, 2026

  • 15,741 Absentee Ballots Returned

    Updated on October 20, 2026

  • 3,177 In-Person Absentee Voters

    Updated on October 20, 2026

  • — Total Ballots Cast

    Will be update on Election Day, November 3. 

  • — Number of Provisional Ballots

    Will be update on Election Day, November 3. 

  • — Turnout in the November 3 Election

    Will be update on Election Day, November 3. 

Guidance for covering polling places

  • Please check in with the Chief Inspector once you arrive at a polling place. There is no need to contact the Clerk's Office in advance.
  • Please be respectful of voter privacy and the lawful right to a secret ballot. Filming and photography is not permitted in the room where voting takes place. 
  • If you'd like to interview a voter, please wait until after they have voted. 
Voting booths inside a gymnasium

Election Schedule

  1. First Day of In-Person Absentee Voting

  2. Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting

  3. Final Day to Use Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

  4. Polls Open

  5. Polls Close

  6. All Precincts Reporting

Resources

Polling Places & Wards

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