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UpdateWisconsinTuesday, October 27, 2026

Wisconsin Elections reminded voters of one-week deadline before Nov. 3

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“Wisconsin Elections on X: ⚠️ONE WEEK OUT: The Nov. 3 election is just days away. Here are a few key dates to keep in mind! For more info”, Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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What happened

Wisconsin Elections reminded voters that the November 3 election is one week away and shared key dates to keep in mind.1

What it means in Wisconsin

What voters in Wisconsin need to know

Absentee requests by mail or online must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday October 29, 2026.2 In-person absentee voting can start no earlier than Tuesday October 20 and end no later than Sunday November 1, 2026, with hours set by each municipality.2 Voters can register at their polling place on Election Day, and online registration closes Wednesday October 14, 2026.2

Key dates in Wisconsin

Election Day in 6 days
  1. Tue, Oct 20 · passed
    Early voting begins
  2. Sun, Nov 1 · 4 days
    Early voting ends
  3. Tue, Nov 3 · 6 days
    Election Day; Registration deadline; Mail ballots must arrive
  4. Tue, Nov 17 · 20 days
    County/Local certification
  5. Tue, Dec 1 · 34 days
    State certification

Every date in Wisconsin, and who certifies the election

The answers behind this
Registering and casting your voteVoting in Wisconsin, 2026How do I vote by mail or early in Wisconsin in 2026?Who certifies the election in Wisconsin, and by when?

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Sources

  1. @WI_Elections on X, https://x.com/WI_Elections/status/2115147239538753898 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  2. Vote.org, Wisconsin Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/wisconsin/

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