Mail Back Your Absentee Ballot
For Immediate Release
October 20, 2026
The City of Madison Clerk's Office strongly recommends mailing back your absentee ballot today to ensure it arrives before the November 3 election. Please closely follow the instructions for completing your absentee ballot. The envelope must be sealed, signed by the voter, signed by a witness, and include the printed name and address of the witness. The absentee ballot must arrive to the Clerk's Office by Election Day in order for it to be counted.
Other Ways to Return Your Absentee Ballot
The City's 14 Ballot Drop Boxes are a convenient and secure way to return your completed absentee ballot quickly to the Clerk's Office. The drop boxes are checked regularly by Clerk staff and are open until 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2.
Voters can also drop off their absentee ballot at any of the In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV) sites or at their polling place on Election Day.
So far, the Clerk's Office has issued 24,788 absentee ballots to Madison voters. More than 12,000 have been returned. You can track your absentee ballot using the My Vote Wisconsin website.