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Our Guide to the April Election in Dane County

 
The Spring Election is just two weeks away! On April 7, Dane County voters will head to the polls to vote in a number of non-partisan local, county, and state races, from the Madison School Board to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
 
In-person absentee voting locations opened today. Here's what you need to know to go to the polls, and what to expect to see on your ballot
 

Register To Vote

Check online and make sure you are registered to vote. The deadline to register online has passed, but you can still register at the city clerk's office through Friday, April 3, or at your polling location on Election Day.
 
If you've changed addresses or your name since the last election, you'll need to re-register. In addition to your voter ID, make sure to bring your proof of residence, this can be as simple as pulling up a recent utility bill or lease agreement on your phone.
Neighbors- The Spring Election is just two weeks away. Absentee or In Person - PLEASE VOTE!!

Absentee Ballots

If you are registered, you can request an absentee ballot online by April 2and track its progress to your mailbox. If you are planning to return it in the mail, though, do it as soon as possible so it gets counted! Elections officials advise allowing at least 10 days for your ballot to make it through the postal system, which would mean sending it back by March 28.
 
Otherwise, you can drop your ballot off at one of the 14 absentee drop boxes around town.In-person absentee ballot locations will be open through April 3.
 
No matter how you vote, here's what you'll see on the ballot.
 

WisconsinSupreme Court

This year's race for an open seat on the state's highest court is relatively low-key compared to previous elections, because the liberal majority on the court will endure through 2028 no matter who wins. With conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley retiring, Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, who is backed by Republicans, is running against Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, who is backed by Democrats.
 

Dane County Circuit Court

In the race for Branch 1 seat, a civil court division that oversees family law cases, incumbent Judge Ben Jones is facing challenger Huma Ahsan.
 
Jones was appointed to the seat by Gov. Tony Evers last year after Susan Crawford was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He had previously served as chief legal counsel for the state Department of Public Instruction. Meanwhile, Ahsan runs an immigration law firm and served as a legislative attorney for Ho-Chunk Nation.
 
 HERE'S EVERYTHING ELSE ON YOUR BALLOT!
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