News
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Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2020
Statement from the Office of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding April 7 Elections
Today, against all public health guidance and common sense, Wisconsin was forced to open the polls and hold an election in the midst of a pandemic.
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Monday, Apr. 6, 2020
Statement from the Office of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding State Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Governor Evers’ Election Order and the U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Eliminate the Extra Time Granted to Receive and Count Absentee Ballots
This afternoon, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin overturned Governor Evers’ Executive Order postponing tomorrow’s election for public health reasons, meaning the April 7th election will move forward as planned.
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Monday, Apr. 6, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway Update on COVID-19
As I write this message, I am heartened that Governor Evers has issued an Executive Order delaying our election, but along with you, I await the next ruling from the courts before I breathe easy.
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Monday, Apr. 6, 2020
Statement from the Office of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding Governor Evers’ Order to Protect Public Health & Constitutional Rights of Voters
Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order #74 postponing in-person
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Sunday, Apr. 5, 2020
Twelve Things for Voters to Know on Election Day
The City of Madison Clerk’s Office would like voters to know 12 things for this Tuesday’s election:
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Friday, Apr. 3, 2020
Reaching Out and Helping Others
One of the bright spots in these troubled times is the great work City staff are doing for each other and our community. I want to share a few of these stories with you, and I encourage you to share more with us.
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Thursday, Apr. 2, 2020
Statement from the Office of Mayor Rhodes-Conway Regarding Federal Court Ruling on Wisconsin Elections
Today, the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin ruled that requests for absentee ballots can be made through 5:00 pm on April 3rd; that absentee ballots may be counted in the election results if received
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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2020
CORRECTED Polling Place Listing for April 7
The City of Madison has changed many polling locations due to COVID-19. Below is a list of all polling places for the April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary.
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Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2020
Wisconsin is the Only State in the Nation Moving Forward with an Election at this Stage of the Pandemic
This statement from Mayor Rhodes-Conway is also published as her official blog
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Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2020
Absentee Ballot Secure Drop Off Sites
From 9:00am, Wednesday, April 1 through noon on Tuesday, April 7, City of Madison voters can drop absentee ballots in the book drops of the following three public libraries:
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Monday, Mar. 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update from Mayor Satya
Staff from the City of Madison are continuing to partner with Public Health, Madison & Dane County (PHMDC), as well as the County Executive’s office, local schools, the State of Wisconsin and federal agencies to “flatt
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Thursday, Mar. 26, 2020
Voters in Need of a Witness
The City of Madison Clerk’s Office has received many inquiries about the need for a witness signature and address on the absentee certificate envelope.