The City of Madison reinstated the option of absentee ballot drop boxes on Tuesday to provide more accessibility to the ballot for the upcoming elections.
“In Madison, removing barriers that prevent people from voting is one of the essential services our city government provides to its residents,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway in a statement. “Just like public safety, trash collection, and snow plowing — administering a fair and secure election isn’t about partisan politics. It’s about believing in our democracy and making sure everyone can participate.”
With just one week before the August primary, the newly opened drop boxes allow voters to avoid delays associated with mailing back an absentee ballot. The U.S Postal Service recommends mailing back your ballot no later than one week prior to an election. In order for your ballot to be counted, it must arrive at the Clerk’s Office by 8 p.m. on election day.
Additionally, there’s a QR code on every drop box that allows voters to track their absentee ballot via the myvote.wi.gov website.
Madison’s absentee ballot drop boxes, according to the City of Madison, will be located at the following places around town.
Fire Station 1: 316 W Dayton Street. Box is located just east of the main driveway.
Fire Station 2: 421 Grand Canyon Drive. Box is located on the west side of Grand Teton Pkwy before the station’s back driveway.
Fire Station 3: 1217 Williamson Street. Box is located by a small garden just outside the station’s front door. Walk-up traffic only.
Fire Station 4: 1437 Monroe Street. Box is located just east of the driveway right across from the badger at Camp Randall, beneath the Madison: Solar America City sign.
Fire Station 5: 4418 Cottage Grove Road. Box is located on Atlas Ave. between the bus stop and the station’s back driveway.
Fire Station 6: 825 W Badger Road. Box is located behind the station on the west side of Perry St. just south of Madison College driveway.
Fire Station 8: 3945 Lien Road. Box is located east of the station on the east side of Parkside Dr.
Fire Station 9: 201 N Midvale Boulevard. Box is located behind the station on the west side of Meadow Ln.
Fire Station 10: 1517 Troy Drive. Box is located on the north side of the station near the intersection of Troy Dr. and Hanover St.
Fire Station 11: 4011 Morgan Way. Box is located behind the station on the east side of Crossing Place between the station driveway and intersection of Crossing Pl. and Nelson Rd.
Fire Station 12: 400 South Point Road. Box is located just north of the station on South Point Rd. near the intersection of South Point Rd. and Briar Haven Dr.
Fire Station 13: 6350 Town Center Drive. Box is located just east of the station driveway on the northside of Town Center Dr.
Fire Station 14: 3201 Dairy Drive. Box is located just north of the station driveway near the intersection of Dairy Dr. and Prairie Dock Dr.
Elver Park Shelter: 1250 McKenna Boulevard.
