Wisconsin Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Wisconsin Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Wisconsin elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Wisconsin elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Federal and State Elections
Tue Apr 7, 2026 - Wisconsin Judicial General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Wed Mar 18, 2026 - Online by
Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:59PM - In-Person Request by
Fri Apr 3, 2026 5:00PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Apr 7, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Post Received by
Thu Apr 2, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
In person ballot request cannot be made earlier than 14 days before election day. Contact your Local Election Office to confirm the dates, times and locations you may make an in-person ballot request.
Sun Apr 5, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters who are hospitalized may request an Absentee Ballot from 7 days before an election but not later than 5 PM on Election Day. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
From Tue Mar 31, 2026 to Tue Apr 7, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Apr 7, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingConfirm dates and times with your local election office.
From Tue Mar 24, 2026 to Sun Apr 5, 2026
One seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, three seats on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and multiple circuit court judgeships across the state.
Tue Aug 11, 2026 - Wisconsin Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Wed Jul 22, 2026 - Online by
Wed Jul 22, 2026 11:59PM - In-Person Request by
Thu Aug 6, 2026 5:00PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Post Received by
Thu Aug 6, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
In person ballot request cannot be made earlier than 14 days before election day. Contact your Local Election Office to confirm the dates, times and locations you may make an in-person ballot request.
Sun Aug 9, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters who are hospitalized may request an Absentee Ballot from 7 days before an election but not later than 5 PM on Election Day. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
From Tue Aug 4, 2026 to Tue Aug 11, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Jul 28, 2026 to Sun Aug 9, 2026
Wisconsin Local Elections
Tue Apr 7, 2026 - Wisconsin Spring General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Postmarked by
Wed Mar 18, 2026 - Online by
Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:59PM - In-Person Request by
Fri Apr 3, 2026 5:00PM - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Apr 7, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Post Received by
Thu Apr 2, 2026 5:00PM - In-Person Request by
In person ballot request cannot be made earlier than 14 days before election day. Contact your Local Election Office to confirm the dates, times and locations you may make an in-person ballot request.
Sun Apr 5, 2026 - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters who are hospitalized may request an Absentee Ballot from 7 days before an election but not later than 5 PM on Election Day. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
From Tue Mar 31, 2026 to Tue Apr 7, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Apr 7, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingConfirm dates and times with your local election office.
From Tue Mar 24, 2026 to Sun Apr 5, 2026
Wisconsin Federal and State Elections
Tue Apr 7, 2026 - Wisconsin Judicial General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Postmarked by
Wed Mar 18, 2026 - Online by
Tue Apr 7, 2026 11:59PM
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byThu Apr 2, 2026 5:00PM
Military:
Received byFri Apr 3, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Apr 7, 2026 8:00PM
Military:
Received byTue Apr 7, 2026 8:00PM
One seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, three seats on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and multiple circuit court judgeships across the state.
Tue Aug 11, 2026 - Wisconsin Congressional, State and Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Postmarked by
Wed Jul 22, 2026 - Online by
Wed Jul 22, 2026 11:59PM
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byThu Aug 6, 2026 5:00PM
Military:
Received byThu Aug 6, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
Military:
Received byTue Aug 11, 2026 8:00PM
Wisconsin Local Elections
Tue Apr 7, 2026 - Wisconsin Spring General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
- Postmarked by
Wed Mar 18, 2026 - Online by
Tue Apr 7, 2026 11:59PM
Military:
Not RequiredAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byThu Apr 2, 2026 5:00PM
Military:
Received byFri Apr 3, 2026 5:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Apr 7, 2026 8:00PM
Military:
Received byTue Apr 7, 2026 8:00PM
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