If you haven’t had a chance to visit your polling station by midday Tuesday, don’t worry. You still have plenty of time to get out and vote.
Some of the important races in the 2024 election include, of course, the presidential election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a heated U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde, all of Wisconsin’s state Assembly seats, and half the state Senate seats.
There are also local races and referendums, and a statewide referendum.
Here’s when the polls close in Wisconsin on Election Day.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Wisconsin. As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote.
If you still have an absentee ballot, it’s too late to put in the mail. Clerks must receive your ballot at 8 p.m. today to be counted.
Options for returning your ballot today could include bringing it to your polling location, your community’s central count facility, delivering it to your clerk’s office, or placing it in a drop box.
It’s a good idea to check your local clerk’s website or give them a call to ask what options are preferred in your community and if there are any time cut-offs.
Voters who live in the City of Milwaukee are asked to bring their ballot to one of the city’s drop boxes before 6 p.m., at City Hall by 7 p.m., or at central count at the Baird Center by 8 p.m.
Three children died after a boat capsized on Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake during inclement weather on the eve of the US’s semiquincentennial celebrations, and seven other people had to be rescued by emergency responders, according to officials.
A recreational motor boat with 10 passengers, including four children, sank on Friday afternoon as the boat “attempted to navigate to safety as weather conditions deteriorated” amid an intense, sudden storm, the city of Lake Geneva police department said in a statement.
First responders rescued one child and six adults – but three children were reported missing. They were later recovered yet pronounced dead after rescuers administered life-saving measures.
Officials confirmed that all four children were wearing lifejackets at the time of the capsizing, which officials said was a “reminder how quickly severe weather can develop on area waterways”.
“We strongly urge all boaters to closely monitor weather forecasts, remain vigilant of changing atmospheric conditions and seek safe harbor immediately when threatening weather approaches,” the police department said.
Police said the identities of the victims could not immediately be released as an investigation into the capsizing continued.
Lake Geneva officials declared a state of emergency due to Friday’s intense storm conditions.
Storm damage was reported throughout the Lake Geneva area, a popular destination for summer recreation. The small southern Wisconsin town draws tourists annually, particularly during the summer months, due to its proximity to Geneva Lake.
Harsh winds toppled trees and power lines, damaging buildings in the area, the local undersheriff Tom Hausner said during a news conference.
Hausner added that the officials received several 911 calls reporting damage as well as people trapped in buildings and seeking assistance. Hausner noted that deputies were delayed in responding to some calls due to fallen power lines and other debris.
“Power lines are all over the place. We are urging people to stay away,” Hausner said during the press briefing.
At least one person sustained minor injuries after being hit by a toppled trees.
Friday’s storm came as much of the US has otherwise experienced extreme heat heading into Saturday’s Independence Day holiday. An estimated 250 million people were told to expect to encounter dangerous levels of heat as temperatures soar nationwide amid the Fourth of July weekend marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence from the UK.
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – An inflatable replica of the future USS Wisconsin submarine was on display Friday at the Duck Pond, giving families and children a look at the vessel set to carry the state’s name.
The inflatable model is approximately one-eleventh the size of the actual submarine, which will measure more than 550 feet in length. The USSBN 827 Wisconsin is a Columbia-class submarine that began construction in 2025.
Jeff Davis, a board member of the USSBN 827 Wisconsin Submarine association, said the group is working to raise awareness about the submarine and build a connection between Wisconsin residents and the crew.
“We are currently promoting the building of the USS Wisconsin, the next SSBN in the District of Columbia class,” Davis said. “This is the latest technology; it started being built last year. The point of us is to build the awareness that we have this submarine named after the state of Wisconsin. And build a relationship between the citizens of Wisconsin and the crew that’s going to operate this submarine.”
Davis said the effort extends beyond awareness.
“It’s a great way to get excited about engineering. It’s a great way to get excited about being part of the Navy or any of the armed forces,” Davis said. “And basically, being a part of supporting our nation.”
Construction on the submarine is expected to be completed around 2028. Following completion, the vessel will undergo a christening — when it is placed in the water — followed by approximately two years of testing before being commissioned into service.
Once commissioned, the submarine is expected to remain in service for roughly 42 years. The association said it plans to remain involved with the vessel through its eventual decommissioning.
The inflatable replica is scheduled to make additional stops at parades and outreach events throughout the summer. For more information on where to see the inflatable sub, check out their website USSWisconsinsub.org.
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