City of Madison residents can vote in-person absentee, cast their ballots, and register to vote for the April 2 Spring Election at Madison Public Library locations! The City of Madison Clerk's Office has created a helpful media kit to share out key information leading up to the primary.
In-Person Absentee Voting
In-Person Absentee Voting will take place at all Madison Public Library locations from March 19-31, 2024:
Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Rd
- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St
- 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
- 2-4 p.m. Sundays, March 24 & 31
Goodman South Madison Library, 2222 S Park St
- 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
- 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 24
Hawthorne Library, 2707 E Washington Ave
- 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
Lakeview Library, 2845 N Sherman Ave
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
- 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 24
Meadowridge Library, 5726 Raymond Rd
- 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
Monroe Street Library, 1705 Monroe St
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd
- 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd
- 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 19-29
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 23 & 30
People can register to vote ON SITE when voting absentee in-person. Voters who need to register due to a recent move or name change will also need to show an acceptable proof of address document. Registration will not be available on March 30 or 31 because registration is not allowed the three days before an election.
Please check the In-Person Absentee Voting locations page on the City Clerk's website for other voting sites or more details.
Election Day
Election Day is April 2, 2024 for the Spring Primary. The polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. and everyone in line at 8 p.m. gets to vote. Voters must vote at their polling place on Election Day.
Libraries Serving as Polling Locations:
Alicia Ashman Library [733 N High Point Rd] - Ward 96
Central Library [201 W Mifflin Ave] - Ward 52
Hawthorne Library [2707 E Washington Ave] - Wards 18, 154
Lakeview Library [2845 N Sherman Ave] - Ward 32
Meadowridge Library [5726 Raymond Rd] - Wards 84, 99
Pinney Library [516 Cottage Grove Rd] - Ward 16
Sequoya Library [4340 Tokay Blvd] - Ward 86
Voters can also return their absentee ballots and register to vote (with proof of address) at their polling location on Election Day. Read the City of Madison Clerk's Media Kit for the Spring Election to learn more.
Visit myvote.wi.gov to:
- Find your polling place
- Verify your voter registration
- See what's on your ballot
- Print + mail a voter registration form
Voter Registration
Register to vote at Madison Public Library anytime throughout the year or leading up to an election. Here are some things to know:
- You'll need your current name at your current address. You cannot register to vote at a post office box.
- It takes 28 days to establish residency at a new address. Time spent away from your residence counts toward residency as long as you intend to return.
- Proof of Address may be in paper or electronic format. It must include the voter's name and current address. Some examples include a utility bill issued within the last 90 days, a bank statement, a current and valid WI driver's license or ID card, a paycheck, and many others. View more acceptable forms of Proof of Address.
- You may register at My Vote Wisconsin. You must have a valid, unexpired Wisconsin driver license or Wisconsin ID to use this option. If the DMV does not have your current address on file, update your address on the DMV website first. Then update your voter registration at My Vote Wisconsin.
Learn about special circumstances for military voters, overseas voters, and voters experiencing homelessness on the City of Madison Clerk's website.
During an Election
Different rules for Voter Registration may apply during an election. For the April 2 Spring Primary, consider the following:
- Madison residents may register at the front desk of any City agency until 20 days before an election. This includes Madison Public Library locations.
- However, ALL Madison Public Libraries are serving as locations for in-person absentee voting. Madison residents can only register at absentee voting sites during absentee voting hours. Bring Proof of Address.
- Voter registration is not available the Saturday, Sunday, or Monday before Election Day at any Madison Public Library location.
- On Election Day, seven library locations will serve as polling places for the City of Madison. IF one of our libraries is your polling place, you can register to vote on Election Day. Voters can only register to vote on election day at their polling location.