Elections Center
State Election Guide
Wisconsin 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
The polls at every election shall be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Any elector waiting to vote, whether within the polling booth or in the line outside the booth at the time the polls officially close, shall be permitted to vote.
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.
Wisconsin's current statewide calendar includes Wisconsin General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
The ballot at the partisan primary is divided into sections, one for each recognized political party. Each party’s section lists all of the offices that will be filled at the general election and, under each office, the individuals, if any, who have filed to...
Election Calendar
Wisconsin General Election 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Official Wisconsin General Election 2026 source
Complete an Application for Voter Registration, Mail the completed application to your local municipal clerk (first-time voters must include proof of residency).Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence...
Online registration deadline is 20 days before Election Day.
Early voting starts the fourteen days preceding the election (in-person absentee).
Deadline to Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office - Register with your local municipal clerk by 5 p.m. (or the close of business) on the Friday before the election.
Early voting ends 7 p.m. or close of business on the Sunday preceding the election. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
If you missed the voter registration deadline, you can register to Vote at Your Polling Place on Election Day. Wis. Stat. §6.29.
Election Day Rules
Employees are entitled to up to 3 hours leave to vote. The employee must request leave before Election Day. Pay can be deducted for time lost. The employer can set the time for leave to vote.
You need a photo ID when voting at the polls or by absentee ballot
Voter ID: Strict photo ID
Yes. Wisconsin lists same-day or Election Day registration. If you missed the voter registration deadline, you can register to Vote at Your Polling Place on Election Day. Wis. Stat. §6.29