Madison Public Library is honored to partner with the City of Madison Clerk's Office once again to provide a location for voter registration, in-person absentee voting, and election day voting in 2023. We will be updating this page as information changes and in-person absentee voting dates are set. Always check the City Clerk's website and social media for the most up-to-date information.
Please note that libraries can not answer many voting questions. Please call the City Clerk's office at 608-266-4601 with questions related to voting and the election.
Election Day
The Spring Election will take place Tuesday, April 4. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Election day. At locations serving as polling places on election day, Madisonians can register to vote, return absentee ballots and vote in person. The following are Madison Public Library locations that will serve as polling places on Tuesday, April 4:
- Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Rd | Ward 96
- Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St | Ward 52
- Hawthorne Library, 2707 E Washington Ave | Wards 18, 154
- Lakeview Library, 2845 N Sherman Ave | Ward 32
- Meadowridge Library, 5726 Raymond Rd | Wards 84, 99
- Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd | Ward 16
- Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd | Ward 86
You MUST VOTE AT YOUR POLLING LOCATION on election day, and note that many polling places have changed since the last election. Find your polling place
Absentee Ballot Return
Below are the ways you can return your absentee ballot to libraries:
- Libraries that are polling places will accept absentee ballots on April 4 (Spring Election) from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. On election day, you must return your absentee ballot to your polling place. You can look up your polling place online.
- You can return your absentee ballot to any in-person absentee voting site during the hours listed below. A recent court ruling has changed the rules around how an absentee voter can return their ballot. Voters will not be able to drop off their absentee ballots at the library outside of in-person absentee hours.
In-Person Absentee Voting
In-Person Absentee Voting will take place at the following libraries from March 21-April 2:
Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N High Point Rd
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
2-4 p.m. Sundays, March 26 & April 2
Goodman South Madison Library, 2222 S Park St
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
2-4 p.m. Sundays, March 26 & April 2
Hawthorne Library, 2707 E Washington Ave
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
Lakeview Library, 2845 N Sherman Ave
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
2-4 p.m. Sundays, March 26 & April 2
Meadowridge Library, 5726 Raymond Rd
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
Pinney Library, 516 Cottage Grove Rd
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
Sequoya Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, March 21-31
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, March 25 & April 1
People can register to vote ON SITE when voting absentee in-person. Voters who need to register due to a recent move or name change will also need to show an acceptable proof of address document. Registration will not be available on April 1 & 2 because registration is not allowed the three days before an election.
An absentee voter must return their own completed absentee ballot to Clerk staff at an in-person absentee voting location
Please check the In-Person Absentee Voting locations page on the City Clerk's website for other voting sites or more details.
Voter Registration
You can register to vote at In Person Absentee Voting sites through Friday, March 31 and/or on Election day (Tuesday, April 4). You can also register to vote online, at the Clerk's office, and at the library throughout the year with certain exceptions. Learn more about voter registration methods and timelines at the City Clerk's Voter Registration page.