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2026 Wisconsin Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Wisconsin, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Wisconsin

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 20, 2026 – November 1, 2026
In-person absentee (early) voting may begin as early as 14 days before the election, varying by municipality, and must end by the Sunday before Election Day (2 days before).
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 14, 2026
Mail/online registration closes 20 days before the election, but Wisconsin offers same-day registration in person, including on Election Day.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 29, 2026
Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; requests for a mailed ballot must be received by 5pm on the Thursday before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8pm on Election Day; postmark alone does not count.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Wisconsin's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    July 28, 2026 – August 9, 2026
    In-person absentee (early) voting may begin as early as 14 days before the election, varying by municipality, and must end by the Sunday before Election Day (2 days before).
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    July 22, 2026
    Mail/online registration closes 20 days before the election, but Wisconsin offers same-day registration in person, including on Election Day.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    August 6, 2026
    Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; requests for a mailed ballot must be received by 5pm on the Thursday before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by August 11, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8pm on Election Day; postmark alone does not count.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 20, 2026 – November 1, 2026
    In-person absentee (early) voting may begin as early as 14 days before the election, varying by municipality, and must end by the Sunday before Election Day (2 days before).
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 14, 2026
    Mail/online registration closes 20 days before the election, but Wisconsin offers same-day registration in person, including on Election Day.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 29, 2026
    Any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; requests for a mailed ballot must be received by 5pm on the Thursday before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8pm on Election Day; postmark alone does not count.

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Dan Degner, President

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PO Box 7486, Madison, WI 53707

Wisconsin Family Action is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Wisconsin.

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