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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWisconsin’s 2026 spring election is April 7. Here’s what to know.<\/p>\n
Politics reporter Hope Karnopp explains what’s on the April 7 ballot in Wisconsin, including a Supreme Court race and local elections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Today is Election Day in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n On April 7, voters will elect a new state Supreme Court justice, make their choices for local offices and weigh in on several school district referendums.<\/p>\n Here’s everything to know as you head to the polls today:<\/p>\n There is only one statewide race, meaning everyone will see it at the top of their ballot. That’s for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Both candidates are current judges on the state Court of Appeals.<\/p>\n Chris Taylor<\/a>, a former Democratic state lawmaker and former policy director for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, is the liberal candidate in the race. Maria Lazar<\/a>, a former assistant attorney general during Gov. Scott Walker’s administration, is the conservative candidate.<\/p>\n More: <\/strong>Takeaways from a pointed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate debate<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n More: <\/strong>Where Wisconsin’s Supreme Court candidates stand on abortion<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The rest of the ballot depends on where you live, but might include local offices like mayor, city council, school board and more. Some school districts have funding referendums on the ballot.<\/p>\n You can preview the races and candidates on your ballot at myvote.wi.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n There’s a list of contested races in the Milwaukee area at the bottom of this story.<\/p>\n You can find your assigned polling place by entering your address at\u00a0myvote.wi.gov<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state. As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.<\/p>\n Make sure you bring a valid photo ID. Those include<\/a>:<\/p>\n You may have heard about the SAVE Act, a bill pending in Congress that would require proof of citizenship to vote<\/a>. That legislation hasn’t become law, so Wisconsin voters don’t need to bring a separate document that indicates their citizenship status.<\/p>\n You’ll be able to register or update your registration at your polling place. If you’d moved or changed your name since the last election, you’ll need to re-register.<\/p>\n If you need to register, make sure to bring a proof of residence document that shows your current address, like a copy of your lease, a utility bill or bank statement. You can show an electronic copy on your phone. A full list of accepted documents is available on the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you’re registering to vote from a new address, you must have lived there for at least 28 days<\/a> by April 7. If you haven’t reached 28 days at your new address, you’ll need to vote at the polling place assigned to your previous address.<\/p>\n If you still have a mail-in absentee ballot for the election, it’s too late to put it in the mail. Your clerk must have your ballot by 8 p.m. to count it.<\/p>\n Check your local clerk’s website or give them a call for specific instructions<\/a> on returning your absentee ballot. They may tell you to bring your ballot to your assigned polling place or a central count location.<\/p>\n Some communities have absentee ballot drop boxes, but make sure to follow directions posted on the box, as they may close before 8 p.m. The City of Milwaukee’s drop boxes<\/a> are open until 6 p.m. on April 7.<\/p>\n It’s hard to know exactly when results will be called. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will be posting results as they come in.<\/p>\n The two most<\/a> recent<\/a> Supreme Court races, both of which elected liberal justices by double-digit margins, were called less than an hour after polls closed.<\/p>\n Local races and referendums, often decided by slim margins<\/a>, could take longer to call.<\/p>\n Wisconsin has two more 2026 elections after April 7:<\/p>\nWhat does Wisconsin vote for today?<\/h2>\n
How do I find my polling place in Wisconsin?<\/h2>\n
When are polls open in Wisconsin today?<\/h2>\n
What do I need to bring to vote in Wisconsin?<\/h2>\n
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Does Wisconsin have same-day voter registration?<\/h2>\n
What do I do if I still have an absentee ballot?<\/h2>\n
When will we know the results of the April 7 election?<\/h2>\n
When are Wisconsin’s next elections?<\/h2>\n
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