WI’s primary is less than one week away

August 5, 2026

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Good morning, Wisconsin!

Ellie here. We’ve been talking about it a lot recently, but we’re officially less than a week away from Wisconsin’s primary election.

On Aug. 11, Wisconsin voters will determine who will be the Democratic candidate for governor against the presumptive Republican candidate, Tom Tiffany.

Early in-person and absentee voting is already underway, with some polling places remaining open until Aug. 9. Be sure to check with your municipal clerk to see exact hours for your polling place.

On Aug. 11, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.. As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can still vote. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, you can do so at your polling place on election day.

And, employers are legally required to allow you three hours to go vote during the work day. Make sure you have a plan to cast your vote!

Ellie Bourdo

Newsletter Editor, UpNorthNews

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Wisconsin primary election day is Aug. 11, 2026. Go to MyVote.WI.gov to learn more about races, registration, and absentee ballots. (Torn excerpts are digitally created for emphasis. Do not tear an election ballot.)

7 key Wisconsin primary election matchups to watch

As we’ve continued to mention, we’re just days away from Wisconsin’s primary election. While there’s the gubernatorial partisan primary on the ballot, there are some other key races to be sure you keep an eye on.

Before you cast your vote, check out these election matchups.

🗳 When heading to the polls, be sure you bring proof of identification. This can include a Wisconsin driver’s license, a Wisconsin ID card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, a military ID or veteran’s ID card issued by a US uniformed service, a US Passport, or an ID card issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe in Wisconsin.

💼 As long as you are in line for the polls by 8 p.m., you can still vote. It is your legal right to cast your ballot.

🚗 Need a ride to the polls? No problem. There are multiple ride options across the state to get you to your polling place.