Dane County Supervisor District 1 Special Election
Voters go to the polls between 7 am-8 pm, 6/17. For current polling places/ballot info: cityofmadison.com/clerk or clerk.countyofdane.com. 608-266-4601.
media release: A Special Election is being held on Tuesday, June 17 for the District 1(opens in a new window)(link is external) seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors. The Clerk’s Office encourages voters to verify their polling location(link is external) at before heading to the polls tomorrow.
Poll Book
If you are pre-registered, you will check-in at the poll book. For this special election, the City of Madison is using electronic poll books – called Badger Books – instead of signing a paper poll book. You will still announce your name and address. If you are unable to state your name and address due to a disability, you may have someone else do so on your behalf.
Poll workers will find your name and address and check your voter ID. The address on your ID doesn’t matter. Certain types of ID may be expired. Licenses and ID cards from other states are not accepted. Here are the acceptable types of voter ID:
- Wisconsin driver license – may be expired as long at the expiration date is after 11/5/2024
- Wisconsin DOT-issued photo ID card - may be expired as long as the expiration date is after 11/5/2024
- U.S. passport - may be expired as long as the expiration date is after 11/5/2024
- Military ID card - may be expired as long as the expiration date is after 11/5/2024
- Certificate of naturalization issued within last 2 years
- Unexpired Wisconsin driver license or state ID receipt
- Unexpired ID receipt issued by the Wisconsin DOT through the ID Petition Process
- ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe, regardless of expiration date
- Unexpired ID issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college—must contain issuance date, student signature, and expiration date within 2 years of issuance. If expired, must also show proof of current enrollment.
- Unexpired ID issued by the Veterans Health Administration
Poll workers will check if you have an acceptable voter ID, the expiration date is okay for that type of ID, the name reasonably matches with the name on the poll book, and the photo reasonably resembles you.
You may sign the electronic poll book with your finger or stylus. If a physical disability prevents you from signing the poll book, let the poll workers know. Badger Books assign a sequential number to each voter. Poll workers will hand you your voter slip number to take to the ballot table.
Ballot Table
You’ll exchange your voter slip for your ballot. Two poll workers will initial your ballot. You can get a ballot to mark with a pen, or a ballot card to mark using a printer. Not only does the ExpressVote accessible voting device have a touchscreen, but it also offers large print, high contrast, a Braille keypad, Spanish translation, and is compatible with sip & puff devices.
Voting Booth
Let a poll worker know if you need assistance marking your ballot. You may choose anyone other than your employer or union representative to assist you with marking your ballot. The name and address of the person providing assistance is documented on the poll book. The assistant also signs the ballot.
Tabulator
Feed your ballot into the tabulator to be counted. You may insert it in any orientation. Wait for the screen to say, “Thank you for voting. Your ballot has been counted.”
Election Day Voter Registration
Voters who aren’t registered at their current address may register at the polls, with proof of address. Proof of address is required when registering to vote.
These documents can be used to prove your address:
- Utility bill that covers a time frame within the past 90 days (water, gas, electric, cable, internet, landline or cellular phone)
- Bank or credit union statement
- Current and valid Wisconsin driver license or Wisconsin identification card
- Paycheck or paystub
- Document issued by a unit of government
- Check issued by a unit of government
- Residential lease effective on the day of registration
- Affidavit from an agency providing homeless services
- Edgewood College fee statement showing local address, accompanied by an Edgewood College student ID
- Intake document from a residential care facility
- Edgewood College ID or UW-Madison ID if on certified housing list for a residence hall
One poll worker will make sure your form is complete and will check your proof of address. They will send you to a second poll worker who will add you to the Election Day supplemental poll list. The second poll worker will confirm that your form is complete. They will check your voter ID, have you sign the poll list, and give you a voter slip.
Find Your Polling Place(link is external)
Supervisor District One Map
media release: Absentee voting for the June 17 Special Election is coming to a close. Voters should be aware of some key deadlines:
- Today — Friday, June 13 — is the final day for late voter registration at in-person absentee voting sites. There is no voter registration the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before Election Day. Voters may register at the polls on Tuesday.
- Saturday, June 14, is the final day of in-person absentee voting.
- Monday, June 16, is the final day to use one of the secure ballot drop box at Fire Station 1. The drop box will be locked and closed at 5 p.m. Monday.
- Absentee ballots need to be at the absentee voter’s polling location before the polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Postmarks do not count.
Accessible Options
The Clerk’s Office want to make sure voters know about accessible options for the June 17 Special Election.
All polling places must be accessible. Poll workers use an accessibility checklist(link is external) to identify and address barriers on election morning. The City of Madison process for opening the polls(opens in a new window) includes a poll worker review of accessibility procedures.
Curbside Voting
You may vote curbside if unable to enter the polls due to health, mobility issues, or a disability. Have someone tell poll workers that you are a curbside voter or call the Clerk’s Office at (608) 266-4601.
Two poll workers will bring your ballot, marking pen, and secrecy sleeve to you at the curb. After you mark your ballot, poll workers will return your ballot to the polling place. They will insert your ballot into the tabulator to be counted.
Poll Book Accessibility
If you are unable to state your name and address, you may choose someone to do so on your behalf.
If you are unable to sign the poll book due to a disability, let the poll workers know. You will be exempt from this requirement.
Every polling place has magnifying sheets and signature guides available. Extra seating is available if needed.
Help Marking Your Ballot
Every polling place has an ExpressVote ballot marking device. This marks your ballot with selections you make on a touchscreen or Braille keypad. The ExpressVote offers large print and high contrast. It has headphones. It is compatible with sip & puff devices. You will double-check your selections before your ballot prints. You may also feed the printed ballot card back into the ExpressVote, and the printer will tell you how that ballot card is marked. The same tabulator that counts ballots marked by pen also counts ExpressVote ballots.
You may choose someone to help you mark your ballot. They cannot be your employer or labor union representative. The person assisting you does not need to be eligible to vote. Poll workers will document the name and address of your assistant. Your assistant needs to sign the ballot.
Do not hesitate to ask poll workers for help.
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