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February 3, 2026

Hey Madison, Did You Know There’s an Election in 2 Weeks?

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Hey Madison, Did You Know There’s an Election in 2 Weeks?

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Happy election season, Madison! That’s right, the spring primary is just two weeks away, which means in-person absentee voting starts today. But who are you voting for and what’s going on in these races? Today, host Bianca Martin talks to Isthmus staff writer Liam Beran to break it all down and help you become the most informed voter at the polls. 

The primary is Feb. 17 and the spring election is April 7. For information on voter registration and more, head to MyVote.WI.gov.

Plus, check out the full Isthmus voting guide here.

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