Welcome to the Elections 2020 page!
The fall election is on Tuesday, November 3rd. Voters will decide who will be their next United States president, Congressperson, State Senator (in all even-numbered seats), State Representative, and District Attorney. There also may be local issues on the ballot.
Voting information
Need to register? The deadline to register online or by mail has passed. But, you can still register at your municipal clerk’s office until October 30th. While you can also register to vote on Election Day, make sure you know what to bring — including valid identification and proof of your address.
Voting by absentee ballot? Ballots must be received by 8pm on Election Day.
- Ballots must be received by 8pm on Election Day. It’s recommended you mail your absentee ballot at least one week before election day – aim to send it back by Tuesday, October 27th.
- In Madison, you can also return your absentee ballot to fourteen absentee ballot dropboxes located across the city.
- You can return your absentee ballot to your municipal clerk’s office.
- You can also hand deliver your absentee ballot on Election Day. If you choose to do so, make sure to return it to your polling place, not your clerk’s office.
Voting early in person? Early, in-person voting begins Tuesday, October 20th. See your municipal clerk’s office for hours and locations.
Voting on Election Day? Make sure to double-check your polling place. Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm on Tuesday, November 3rd. Make sure you’re in line by 8pm, and you won’t be turned away.
Have questions? First, check MyVote Wisconsin to see what will be on your ballot, check your registration status, track your absentee ballot through the mail, and more. Your municipal clerk can also answer any voting question. If you vote in Madison, check with the Madison Clerk’s Office.
Coverage
Madison’s ballot referenda
Madison voters will decide on two referenda to put $350 million into the local public schools.
State legislative seats
Wisconsin’s 26th Senate District
Incumbent state Senator Fred Risser will not seek reelection.
Democratic candidate Kelda Roys will face no Republican challenger in November.
Hear from the candidates:
Wisconsin’s 16th Senate District
Incumbent state Sen. Mark Miller will not seek reelection.
Democrat Melissa Sargent will face Republican Scott Barker in November.
Hear from the candidates:
Wisconsin’s 14th Senate District
Incumbent Senator Luther Olsen will not run and plans to retire.
Republican Joan A. Ballweg will face Democrat Joni D. Anderson in November.
More interviews with candidates forthcoming.
Wisconsin’s 32nd Senate District
Incumbent Jennifer Shilling has resigned her seat and will not run.
Democrat Brad Pfaff will face Republican Dan Kapanke in November.
Hear from the candidates:
Wisconsin State Assembly District 48
Incumbent Rep. Melissa Sargent is running for a seat in the Senate.
Democrat Samba Baldeh will face Republican Samuel Anderson in November.
Meet the candidates:
Wisconsin State Assembly District 76
Incumbent state Sen. Chris Taylor will not seek reelection and has been appointed a judge on Dane County Circuit Court.
Democrat Francesca Hong will face Republican Patrick Hull in November.
Wisconsin State Assembly District 78
Incumbent Rep. Lisa Subeck is running in this election. She has no Republican challenger.
Wisconsin State Assembly District 80
Incumbent Rep. Sondy Pope, a Democrat, will face Republican challenger Chase Orion Binnie in November.
Wisconsin State Assembly District 49
Incumbent Republican Rep. Travis Tranel will face Democrat challenger Shaun Murphy Lopez in November.
Travis Tranel’s campaign declined an interview at this time.
Congressional races
Within WORT’s listening area.
First Congressional District
Roger Pollack (D)
Bryan Steil (R, Incumbent)
Second Congressional District
Mark Pocan (D, Incumbent)
Peter Theron (R)
Scott Fitzgerald (R)
Tom Palzewicz (D)
Sixth Congressional District
Glenn Grothman (R, Incumbent)
Jessica King (D)