Wisconsin Elections Commission

2026 General Election Challenges: A total of 19 challenges were filed ahead of the June 4 deadline. To view a list of challenges to candidates' paperwork, visit: https://elections.wi.gov/resources/quick-reference-topics/filing-challenges-nomination-papers

📢Reminder: The Commission will meet on June 9 to consider challenges and determine ballot access for the August 11, 2026 primary.

Today at 5 p.m. is the deadline to file challenges to candidate nomination papers. To learn more about the challenge process, including filing paperwork electronically, visit: https://elections.wi.gov/resources/quick-reference-topics/filing-challenges-nomination-papers

Want to see who filed to run for office? View our candidate tracker: https://elections.wi.gov/elections

📢 The filing deadline is quickly approaching!

Candidates have until 5:00 p.m. today to file nomination papers for the 2026 General Election. 📝

We’ve compiled a list of resources and FAQ’s on the process. View our latest press release here: https://elections.wi.gov/news/covering-june-1-nomination-paper-deadline-faqs

⚠ The ballot access deadline for the 2026 General Election is almost here! The deadline for filing paperwork with your filing officer is Monday, June 1 at 5pm.

Click here to learn more about ballot access and signing nomination papers: https://elections.wi.gov/candidates

⚠ Attention Candidates: There are new law changes to the nomination paper process. Make sure you know the steps required to secure your spot on the ballot ahead of the June 1 filing deadline.

More here: https://elections.wi.gov/news/reminders-candidate-nomination-paper-deadline-challenge-period

On Thursday, the Commission will be holding its quarterly in-person meeting. The meeting will start at 10:00 a.m.

View the agenda and materials here: https://elections.wi.gov/event/quarterly-commission-meeting-may-7-2026

Curious to find out who’s running for office? 🤔

The WEC maintains a candidate tracker and updates it at the end of each business day.

Check it out: https://elections.wi.gov/elections #:~:text=Candidates%20Tracking%20By%20Office%20as%20of%204.22.2026.pdf

It’s go time! 🏃💨Candidates can begin circulating nomination papers today for the Aug. 11 election!

FYI: Under a new law, circulators must live in WI & be qualified to vote in the state.

More info: https://elections.wi.gov/candidates/getting-ballot

Election officials across Wisconsin conducted another smooth election on Tuesday!

To learn more about the administration of the April 7, 2026 Spring Election, view our press release: https://elections.wi.gov/news/spring-election-concludes-no-major-issues-officials-report-smooth-election

Still have your absentee ballot? It is too late to return it by mail, but you can still make your vote count!

Consider the following options:
· Drop it off at your polling place or local clerk's office by 8 p.m.
· If available, place in a secure drop box by the posted time