The Milwaukee Common Council Election on April 7, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body, which sets local policy, approves the budget, and oversees city services. Alderpersons are elected from 15 districts to serve four-year terms, with several seats up for election in this cycle.
The Milwaukee Common Council Election on April 7, 2026, will determine the composition of the city's legislative body, which sets local policy, approves the budget, and oversees city services. Alderpersons are elected from 15 districts to serve four-year terms, with several seats up for election in this cycle.
Wisconsin residents can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at their municipal clerk's office. The registration deadline for the April 7, 2026 election is March 18, 2026. Voters may cast ballots early in person from March 25 to April 6, 2026, or request an absentee ballot by mail, which must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A valid photo ID is required to vote in Wisconsin.