Dane County Elections Management Specialist Rachel Rodriguez highlights the checks and balances protecting the integrity of our elections at the polls, in the City Clerk’s Office, and in the County Clerk’s Office.

Pandemic Precautions at the Polls

Sep 22nd, 2020 14m 16s

Learn about the precautions the City of Madison is taking to keep voters and poll workers safe at absentee voting locations and at the polls.

Voter ID

Sep 22nd, 2020 16m 51s

Wisconsin requires voters to present ID when requesting an absentee ballot or when voting at the polls. Earnestine Moss of the Dane County NAACP walks us through acceptable forms of voter ID, and how voters can get a free Wisconsin ID.

What to Expect at the Polls

Sep 22nd, 2020 22m 24s

Chief Inspector Brook Soltvedt describes what voters should expect when they go to the polls on Election Day.

Election Accessibility

Sep 22nd, 2020 26m 26s

Voters Randy Black and Virginia Black talk about accessible voting options and the important of ensuring that every voter can cast a secret ballot.

The Life of a Ballot

Sep 22nd, 2020 17m 55s

Dane County Elections Management Specialist Rachel Rodriguez provides a behind-the-scenes look at how our ballots are created, secured, counted, and retained.

Special Situations in Absentee Voting

Sep 22nd, 2020 15m 23s

Learn about absentee voting options for voters who are confined to their homes, hospitalized at election time, living overseas, serving in the military, or attending college away from home.

Voter Registration

Sep 22nd, 2020 15m 29s

Due to COVID-19, it is advisable to register to vote early. Learn about your options for registering and proving your address in Wisconsin.

Dispelling Voting Myths

Sep 22nd, 2020 17m 37s

The City Clerk’s Office addresses common misconceptions about voting in Wisconsin. Be informed with accurate information from a reliable source.

What Happens When the Polls Close

Sep 22nd, 2020 12m 5s

Chief Inspector Blaise Besant describes what happens at your polling place when the polls close on election night.

Absentee Voting: The Basics

Sep 22nd, 2020 17m 3s

The City of Madison counts its absentee ballots at the polls on Election Day. Find out how to request an absentee ballot and make sure it gets counted.

What UW Students Need to Know

Sep 22nd, 2020 17m 3s

UW-Madison Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassadors Tamia Fowlkes and Shreya Bandyopadhyay walk us through voting options for college students. #BadgersVote