1. Resources for the Madison Community

    Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.

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Clerk's Office

Election Day 2024

Front doors of the Memorial Union with polling place sign

The City of Madison is committed to administering a transparent, secure, and fair election. 

  • Election Night Results

  • Media Contact

    Dylan Brogan
    City Communications Manager
    Text or call: 608-217-2874

  • Request Press Credentials for Election Day

    Members of the media who would like to attend Election Day press conferences and workspace at the City County Building please email DaneCountyClerkMedia@danecounty.gov.

Election 2024 Stats

  • 199,255 Registered Voters (so far)

    Updated on 11/05/2024

  • 98,790 Absentee Ballots Issued

    Updated on 11/05/2024

  • 92,834 Absentee Ballots Returned

    As of 11/03/2024. 

  • 56,227 In-Person Absentee Ballots Submitted

    Preliminary estimate updated 11/04/2024

  • 108 Madison Polling Places
  • 37 In-Person Absentee Voting Locations
  • 174,132 Ballots Cast

    Updated 11/06/2024 at 10:42 a.m.

  • 100% Absentee Ballots Processed

    Updated 11/06/2024 at 10:45 a.m.


     

  • 88% Turnout

    The Madison Clerk's Office calculates turnout as a percentage of registered voters. One voting ward still needed to be factored into the total. 

    Updated 11/06/2024 at 3:11 a.m.

Election Day Schedule

All press conferences will be held on the 2nd floor of the City County Building.

  1. First Day of In-Person Absentee Voting

  2. Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting

  3. Final Day to Use Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes

  4. Polls Open

  5. Media Availability

    Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl and Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell will be available to provide updates on the election and answer questions. Click the link for the video.

  6. Media Availability

    Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl and Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell will provide updates on the election and answer questions. Click the link for the video. 

  7. Polls Close

  8. Media Availability with Mayor Rhodes-Conway

    Mayor Rhodes-Conway will be available for questions following the outcome of the referendum ballot initiative. 

  9. All Precincts Reporting

Resources

Polling Places & Wards

Guidance for covering polling places

  • When showing up at a polling place, check in with the Chief Inspector. There is no need to contact the Clerk’s Office in advance.
  • Members of the media are allowed to take photos and video as long as it is okay with those captured in the images, and the Chief Inspector does not find it disruptive.
  • Please be respectful of voter privacy and the lawful right to a secret ballot. 
  • Conversations with voters should be outside of the room where voting takes place, after they have voted.
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