Spring Election
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Voters go to the polls between 7 am-8 pm, 4/7. For current polling places/ballot info: cityofmadison.com/clerk or clerk.countyofdane.com. 608-266-4601.
from the city of Madison: Madison’s secure ballot drop boxes are now open for the April 7 election. Absentee voters may return their completed ballots to any of the 14 boxes located around the city.
If you requested an absentee ballot, it should arrive in the coming days. Follow the instructions enclosed with your ballot to ensure it is counted.
After voting, seal your ballot in the certificate envelope and make sure all required fields are complete: voter signature, witness signature, witness name, and witness address. Then you can mail it, drop off at the Clerk’s Office or in-person absentee ballot location, or place into a drop box.
Ballot security: Two sworn election officials retrieve ballot from the drop boxes daily. The ballots are sealed in a container with a tamper-evident seal and documented on the chain of custody form. The drop box ballots are delivered to the Clerk’s Office where staff verify documentation and sort ballots for processing on Election Day.
More Information on Absentee Voting
from Union Cab:Union Cab of Madison Cooperative will provide free rides to and from polling places for Dane County voters and poll workers on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, during the Spring Election. The service is offered through Democracy In Motion, Union Cab’s long-running Election Day transportation program.
Founded in 1998, Democracy In Motion helps remove transportation barriers that can prevent people from voting or serving as poll workers. The program is available throughout Election Day until polls close and serves communities across Dane County, including Madison, Fitchburg, Middleton, the village of Shorewood, the village of Maple Bluff, and the town of Madison.
Union Cab’s fleet includes wheelchair-accessible vehicles, ensuring that voters and poll workers with mobility needs can travel safely and comfortably to and from their polling locations.
How to Request a Ride:
Voters should call 608-242-2000 on Election Day when they are ready to travel from home totheir polling place or from their polling place back home and ask for a “Democracy In Motion”ride. Riders who need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle should mention that when booking. Pollworkers are welcome to schedule rides in advance.Election Day Information
Voters are encouraged to verify their polling location in advance.
About Union Cab: Union Cab of Madison Cooperative is a worker-owned transportation cooperative founded in 1979 and committed to providing reliable, accessible transportation while serving the broader community.
from the Wisconsin DMV: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will extend hours at customer service centers on Monday (April 6) and Tuesday (April 7). DMV service centers will remain open until 6 p.m. The extended hours will enable those needing a photo ID, frequently those who are new to the state, time to visit a DMV.
Wisconsin’s Spring Election is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7. Voters who don’t already have a Wisconsin driver license, ID or other form of identification needed to vote may still get a Wisconsin ID from the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Wisconsin Elections Commission website explains the options for IDs to show at the polls. There is no separate “voter ID” and a federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting purposes.
There are documentation requirements, such as a birth certificate, proof of identity and Wisconsin residency, to obtain an official Wisconsin ID card. The voter should bring any documentation available to the DMV and fill out two forms. DMV’s website has a locator to find the nearest DMV and check wait times. A photo ID document will be sent via overnight mail that may be taken to the polls and used for voting. Completing a provisional ballot may be an option until the photo ID document arrives.
DMV offers ID cards for voting purposes to U.S. citizens free of charge. DMV’s toll-free hotline at (844) 588-1069 is available for questions on obtaining an ID for voting purposes. Questions regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information or other election information may be found on the Wisconsin Elections Commission website elections.wi.gov.
from the Wisconsin DOT: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) explains the steps needed to obtain an ID to show at the polls if the voter does not already have some form of approved ID, such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID.
While Wisconsin residents are required to show identification to cast their ballot, there is no separate “voter ID” and a federally compliant REAL ID is not required in the state to vote.
Voters who are U.S. citizens and wonder what forms of IDs are accepted at the polls should check the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.
Those looking to get their first Wisconsin ID should begin at DMV’s website wisconsindmv.gov/idcards. They should bring the required documents and apply at the nearest DMV. Appointments are available but not required.
Begin online to see a list of the required documents that are needed to present at a DMV Customer Service Center in order to obtain identification to show at the polls: wisconsindmv.gov/idcards. A process is available to U.S. citizens, free of charge, to obtain a receipt valid to take to the polls for voting if the ID card is not available in time.
DMV’s toll-free hotline at (844) 588-1069 is available for questions on obtaining an ID. Questions regarding voter eligibility, poll locations, voter registration information or other election information may be directed to the Wisconsin Elections Commission website.
From the Wisconsin Elections Commission:
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reminding voters of important deadlines and procedures as the April 7, 2026 Spring Election approaches.
“Voters have multiple options to cast their ballot, but it’s important to be aware of deadlines and requirements,” said Administrator Meagan Wolfe. “Whether voting early or at the polls on Election Day, we want every eligible voter to have the information they need to participate successfully.”
In-Person Absentee Voting (IPAV)
In-person absentee voting (IPAV), also known as early voting, is currently underway and allows voters to request and complete their absentee ballot at their municipal clerk’s office or at a designated location.
- Voters must complete and return their ballot on-site. Ballots cannot be taken from the voting location.
- A valid photo ID is required to vote absentee in person.
- IPAV availability varies by municipality but must end no later than Sunday, April 5, 2026.
- Voters should contact their municipal clerk for specific dates, times, and locations.
Absentee Voting by Mail
Voters who requested absentee ballots by mail should return them as soon as possible. At this point, it’s likely too late to mail back a ballot and to have it counted on Election Day.
Instead, contact your municipal clerk to learn where you should return your absentee ballot. Depending on your location, options include dropping it off at your municipal clerk’s office, or, if available, in a secure drop box.
If you use either of these options on Election Day, do so as early as possible to allow ample time for your local election officials to deliver the ballot to your polling place or central count facility. You may also return the ballot directly to your polling place or central count facility.
All absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (April 7).
Most voters must return their own ballot in person or by mail. Voters with disabilities may receive assistance returning their absentee ballot, consistent with federal law.
Registration and Voting Requirements
Eligible voters may register at their polling place on Election Day.
To register, voters must provide proof of residence showing their current name and address. Acceptable documents include: a utility bill, bank statement, Wisconsin driver’s license or state ID.
A valid photo ID is required to vote. An acceptable photo ID does not need to feature a current address. However, when registering to vote, documentation with a current address is required.
Acceptable IDs include: a Wisconsin driver’s license or ID card, U.S. passport, Military, veteran, or tribal ID, and certain student IDs.
Check Your Voting Information
Voters are encouraged to visit WEC’s MyVote.wi.gov to:
- Confirm registration status
- Find polling place
- View what’s on their ballot
Election Day Information
- Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. statewide
Voters must be in line by 8:00 p.m. to cast a ballot
Important Dates, Deadlines
April 2 – Deadline (5:00 p.m.) for regular and overseas voters to request absentee ballots by mail (online, email or fax) for the Spring Election.
April 3 – Deadline (5:00 p.m.) for indefinitely confined voters and military voters, not on active duty or away from their residence, to request absentee ballots by mail (online, email or fax) for the Spring Election.
April 3 – Deadline (5:00 p.m.) for voters to register to vote in the municipal clerk's office or other designated location(s).
April 15 – First day candidates may begin circulating nomination papers for the General Election
May 15 – Last day for chairperson of the Wisconsin Elections Commission to certify results of the Spring Election.
To view voting statistics, absentee ballot data, polling locations, and more visit elections.wi.gov/2026.
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