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Important Fall Election Dates

Important Fall Election Dates

With the Fall Election right around the corner, here are some dates to keep in mind. Any underlined text is a link to more information; right click and select ‘open in a new tab’. As always, call your clerk if you have any questions (715 677 4784). Here are dates to remember:

Absentee Voting- Deadlines for the November 3, 2026 General Election Any registered voter in Wisconsin can request an absentee ballot for any reason in one of two ways:

  1. Absentee-In-Person at your clerk’s office (October 20 through November 1 - Call 715 677 4784 to schedule an appointment). This is the safest way to ensure that your ballot is received in time, and saves the Town almost $2 in postage. You cast your vote, seal your ballot in an envelope which your clerk will secure until election day and deliver it to the polls to be tabulated.

  2. Absentee-by Mail (request an absentee ballot from September 17 through October 29 at 5:00pm - Right-click this link and select ‘open link in a new window’ to request an absentee ballot on MyVote.wi.gov). We’ll do everything we can to get your ballot to you as fast as we can. Please mail your ballot back as soon as possible - all ballots must be received by the clerk (by mail or in person) OR returned by the voter at the Polls no later than 8:00 pm November 3 to be counted.

  • Overseas Voters: Through October 29, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.- Request an Absentee Ballot- If you are an Overseas Voter, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 2026. Ballots for Regular and Overseas Voters must be returned to the Clerk’s office by mail or in person OR returned by the voter at the Polls no later than 8:00 pm November 3 to be counted.

  • Indefinitely Confined and Military -Through October 30, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.- Request an Absentee Ballot- - If a voter is indefinitely confined, or military and not away from home, your absentee ballot request must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026.

    • Hospitalized Voters, Sequestered Jurors, and Military Away- Please call your clerk (715 677 4784). Your ballot must be received by your municipal clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. for Military-Away) on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Voter Registration- Deadlines for the November 3, 2026 General Election Voters can register in the following ways. All voters must provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote by mail, in-person in the clerk’s office, or at the polls on Election Day. You must reside in New Hope at least 28 days prior to the election, or vote at your previous polling place. Here’s how to register, or update your name or address:

  • Register by Mail -OR Register to vote online. Deadline October 14, 2026- By Mail: Your voter registration form, along with proof of residence must be postmarked to your municipal clerk no later than October 14, 2026. Call 715 677 4784 for mailing address. Online: Voters who are able to match their name, date of birth, Wisconsin Driver License or State ID number, and address with the Wisconsin DMV can register to vote online through October 14, 2026.

  • Register in Your Municipal Clerk’s Office no later than October 30, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.-Call 715 677 4784 for appointment. Voters may register in-person in their municipal clerk’s office during the clerk’s business hours until 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026. Find your Municipal Clerk’s Contact Information here.

  • Register to Vote at Your Polling Place- November 3, 2026 - from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Find your Polling Place here.