Your Primary Ballot Explained
Believe it or not, the Aug. 13 primary election is right around the corner. We’ve already covered the ins and outs of how to vote in this election and today we’re digging into who and what you’ll be voting for come Election Day. Host Bianca Martin spoke with Cap Times state government reporter Andrew Bahl to get the details on the candidates and referendums on the ballot.
Mentioned on the show
Everything You Need To Vote in the Fall Primary [City Cast Madison]
From Strip Club to World Grocery on Madison’s East Side [City Cast Madison]
In-person absentee voting information [City of Madison]
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