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Wisconsin 2026 election — key dates & deadlines

General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

• Online & mail registration deadlineWednesday, October 14, 2026 (closed)
• In-person absentee (early) votingMay begin October 20 and run through Sunday, November 1, 2026 — dates and hours vary by municipality
• Absentee-by-mail request deadline5 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Last day to register at your clerk’s office5 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026
• Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Election Day registration available
• Absentee ballot returnMust be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day — postmarks do not count