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When do polls close in Wisconsin?

Polls in Wisconsin close at 8:00 PM CST (9:00 PM ET) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

What voters need to know

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and everyone in line at 8 p.m. gets to vote (City of Madison Clerk). Absentee ballots must be delivered by 8 p.m. on Election Day, a receipt deadline (City of Madison Clerk).

Hours can vary locally in Wisconsin. Check with your county or town election office before you go.

Results

Wisconsin has no statewide election-night results site: counties and cities post their own counts, and the state publishes official totals after the canvass.Election office

Where to watch

All networks
ABC News
ABC (local ABC stations)
CBS News
CBS (local CBS stations)
NBC News
NBC (local NBC stations)
CNN
CNN
Fox News
Fox News Channel
MS NOW (formerly MSNBC)
MS NOW
PBS News
PBS (local PBS stations)
C-SPAN
C-SPAN · from 4:00 PM ET
NewsNation
NewsNation
Telemundo
Telemundo (local Telemundo stations)
Univision
Univision (local Univision stations)

Closing at the same time

From Wisconsin's election office and state law, checked October 7, 2026. Poll closing times in every state