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The City of Madison is reviewing materials and preparing for the Municipal Board of Canvass on Friday.

Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

The City of Madison is aware of fraudulent emails circulating locally.

The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment this Saturday. 

In-person absentee voting for the April 7, 2026, election begins today.

Madison’s secure ballot drop boxes are now open for the April 7 election.

The City of Madison Clerk's Office has begun mailing absentee ballots for the April 7, 2026 election.

Dane County municipal clerks will have access to absentee ballots more than a week earlier than last year's Spring election.

Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s primary election. The City of Madison is reviewing materials and preparing for the Municipal Board of Canvass on Friday.

Today is primary Election Day in Madison. 

The public is invited to observe the City of Madison public test of election equipment on Saturday, February 7. 

Get ready for the February 17 primary! Here is all you need to know to get involved. 

The City of Madison believes that all forms of voting — including absentee voting — should be encouraged, promoted and protected. That commitment to Madison voters and absentee voters in particular has been longstanding and will continue.

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 15, 2025

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has appointed Lydia A. McComas to be the City of Madison’s next Clerk.

Madison is committed to administering transparent and accurate elections.

The Wisconsin Election Commission announced this morning that it has concluded its investigation into unprocessed absentee ballots from the November 5, 2024 election in the City of Madison.

A Special Election is being held on Tuesday, June 17 for the District 1 seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors.

Absentee voting for the June 17 Special Election is coming to a close. Voters should be aware of some key deadlines:

Madison voters at the June 17th special election for District 1 Dane County Board of Supervisors will use electronic poll books instead of signing a paper poll book.