Wisconsin › Dane County
Dane County ballot — November 3, 2026
Wisconsin General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. From the Wisconsin Elections Commission's official lists (as of October 6, 2026). Enter your address to see your exact ballot with candidates graded.
Dane County races (2)
Dane County Sheriff
- N/RKalvin D. Barrett(D)
Dane County Clerk of Circuit Court
- N/RJeff Okazaki(D)
Municipal judge races (1)
Verona Municipal Judge
- N/RJames Kokalj
Referendums (6)
Partial Veto (Question 1)
Official ballot language
QUESTION 1: “Partial veto. Shall section 10 (1) (c) of article V of the constitution be amended to prohibit the governor, in exercising his or her partial veto authority, from creating or increasing or authorizing the creation or increase of any tax or fee?”
Freedom to Gather in Places of Worship During an Emergency (Question 2)
Official ballot language
QUESTION 2: "Freedom to gather in places of worship during an emergency. Shall section 18 of article I of the constitution, which deals with religious liberty, be amended to prohibit the state or a political subdivision of the state from ordering the closure of, or forbidding gatherings in, places of worship in response to a state of emergency, including a public health emergency?"
Governmental Entity Discrimination Prohibited (Question 3)
Official ballot language
QUESTION 3: "Governmental entity discrimination prohibited. Shall section 27 of article I of the constitution be created to prohibit governmental entities in the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration?"
Waunakee School District to Exceed the Revenue Limit Referendum- Question #1
Official ballot language
Shall the Waunakee Community School District, Dane County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $4,200,000 for the 2027-2028 school year; by an additional $2,100,000 for the 2028-2029 school year; by an additional $2,100,000 for the 2029-2030 school year; and by an additional $2,100,000 for the 2030-2031 school year (for a total of $10,500,000 and to remain at that amount thereafter), for recurring purposes consisting of ongoing operational expenses and employee compensation expenses?
Waunakee School District General Obligation Bonds not to Exceed $97,500,000 Referendum - Question #2
Official ballot language
Shall the Waunakee Community School District, Dane County, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $97,500,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: removal of an older portion of the High School and construction of additions and renovations at the High School; renovations at the old middle school (known as the High School South Campus); outdoor athletic field renovations and improvements at the High School Campus; district-wide renovations, capital maintenance and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment?
Middleton-Cross Plains School District to Exceed the Revenue Limit Referendum
Official ballot language
Shall the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Dane County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $24,900,000 for the 2027- 2028 school year, by $27,900,000 for the 2028-2029 school year, by $31,100,000 for the 2029-2030 school year and by $34,600,000 for the 2030-2031 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of expenses related to ongoing educational and extracurricular programming, and compensation, and other operational expenses?
Local referendums appear only for voters in that school district, municipality or county.
Statewide races (every Wisconsin ballot)
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- ATom Tiffany(R) with David Varnam
- DDavid Crowley(D) with Sarah Godlewski
Secretary of State
- AJay Schroeder(R)
- FJoCasta Zamarripa(D)
- N/RPete Karas(Wisconsin Green)
Voting in Dane County
- Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. If you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
- Where to voteLook up your polling place at MyVote Wisconsin.
- Register at the pollsWisconsin allows Election Day registration with proof of residence.
- Absentee ballotsMust be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day — postmarks do not count.
- Photo IDWisconsin requires an acceptable photo ID. Full checklist →
Other Wisconsin counties
Adams · Ashland · Barron · Bayfield · Brown · Buffalo · Burnett · Calumet · Chippewa · Clark · Columbia · Crawford · Dodge · Door · Douglas · Dunn · Eau Claire · Florence · Fond du Lac · Forest · Grant · Green · Green Lake · Iowa · Iron · Jackson · Jefferson · Juneau · Kenosha · Kewaunee · La Crosse · Lafayette · Langlade · Lincoln · Manitowoc · Marathon · Marinette · Marquette · Menominee · Milwaukee · Monroe · Oconto · Oneida · Outagamie · Ozaukee · Pepin · Pierce · Polk · Portage · Price · Racine · Richland · Rock · Rusk · Sauk · Sawyer · Shawano · Sheboygan · St. Croix · Taylor · Trempealeau · Vernon · Vilas · Walworth · Washburn · Washington · Waukesha · Waupaca · Waushara · Winnebago · Wood