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Burlington's 2026 City Council Election Sets Key Dates and Voting Options

From early ballots to Election Day, Burlington is making it easier than ever to vote. Will this be Wisconsin's most accessible local election yet?

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Burlington's 2026 City Council Election Sets Key Dates and Voting Options

Burlington's next municipal election in Wisconsin will take place on October 26, 2026. Voters will choose candidates to fill 10 seats on the city council. The election process includes multiple ways to cast ballots, from early voting to online options.

The election timeline begins on May 1, 2026, when the nomination period opens. Candidates will have until Nomination Day on August 21, 2026, to register.

Early voting options will be available before Election Day. Online voting runs from October 14 to 23, 2026. In-person advance polls will take place on October 17 and 20, 2026.

On October 26, 2026, voters will head to the polls for Election Day. Unofficial results will be shared that night. The official count starts the following day, with final certified results published once tabulation is complete.

The election will determine the next members of Burlington City Council. With early voting, online options, and in-person polls, residents have multiple ways to participate. Official results will be confirmed and released after the count finishes.

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