Tuesday is Primary Election Day

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026, is Election Day. Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling location in advance, as some sites have changed. 

Bring photo ID 

• Several types of photo ID are acceptable, including a current WI Driver's License. 
• See the full list.

Not registered to vote? That's okay. 

• You can register at the polls. You will need to bring proof of address.
• List of acceptable documentation.

Provisional ballots 

• A voter who cannot provide an acceptable form of ID will be given a provisional ballot. For their ballot to be counted, a provisional voter will need to bring their ID for review to the City of Madison Clerk's Office by the Friday after Election Day (August 14, 2026). 

Results 

• Results are not official until they are canvassed.
• Get preliminary election results.