Run for office and make a difference in our community. Read more below about the positions available and how to run for them.
As a candidate, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the election and campaign finance requirements that apply to your campaign, which you may obtain from either the Wisconsin Statutes or from your private attorney. In addition, you may obtain general information about elections from the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Information you receive from the County Clerk's Office may not be interpreted as legal advice or a release from your responsibility to comply with the law
Deadlines for a special election for County Executive will be provided when the special election is called
| First day for candidates to circulate nomination papers for the 2024 General Election | Monday, April 15, 2024 |
| Deadline for incumbents not seeking re-election to file Notification of Noncandidacy | Friday, May 24, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. |
| Deadline for fall candidates to file nomination papers, declarations of candidacy, and campaign registration statements | Monday, June 3, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. |
| Deadline for county candidates to file Statement of Economic Interest | Monday, June 17, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. |
The following offices are up for election on November 5, 2024
Candidates for County Constitutional Office must meet the following eligibility requirements.
The deadline for filing the Campaign Registration Statement, Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers is
June 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
The above forms must be filed with the Dane County Clerk at:
(we cannot accept faxed or e-mailed documents)
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 106,
Madison, WI 53703
Primary: August 13, 2024
Election: November 5, 2024
Please note, if a special election is needed, it cannot be called and filing deadlines cannot be established until the office is vacant.
Primary (if needed):
Election:
Candidates for County Executive must meet the following eligibility requirements:
The CF-1 is filed when candidacy is publicly announced and/or when receiving or expending funds for candidacy.
Collect 500 (minimum) to 1000 (maximum) signatures from Dane County electors between December 1, 2020 and January 5, 2021.
Must be filed within 2 weeks of filing deadline, or by January 19, 2021.
The deadline for filing the above forms is January 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
(Except Statement of Economic Interest, which is due by January 19)
The above forms must be filed with the Dane County Clerk at:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 106,
Madison, WI 53703
(we cannot accept faxed or e-mailed documents)
Candidates for Multi-Jurisdictional Municipal Judge must meet the following eligibility requirements.
The deadline for filing the above forms (except for the Statement of Economic Interests) is January 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
The above forms must be filed with the Dane County Clerk at:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 106A,
Madison, WI 53703
(we cannot accept faxed or e-mailed documents)
Candidates for multi-jurisdictional municipal courts serving municipalities in multiple counties, please verify which county is the filing officer for the office.
Primary (if needed): February 20, 2024
Election: April 2, 2024
County Board Supervisor District 7 is vacant and will be filled by an appointment by County Board Chair Patrick Miles. To be considered for appointment, applicants must submit the following by Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm:
Faxed or emailed documents cannot be accepted.
Please read this memo from County Board Chair Patrick Miles regarding the appoinment process and public hearing.
Candidates for County Board Supervisor must meet the following eligibility requirements.
The CF-1 is filed when candidacy is publicly announced and/or when receiving or expending funds for candidacy.
Signatures of qualified electors (at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen) may only be collected between December 1, 2023 and January 2, 2024. The deadline for filing the papers is January 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Only electors who live in the supervisory district are allowed to sign the nomination papers.
Signers must give their complete address (house number, street, and municipality – no Post Office boxes), and must list the municipality of residence (city, village or township). Signers must date their signature, including the year.
The circulator does not have to reside in the supervisory district. Circulators are only required to be qualified electors. The circulator must certify the nomination papers after obtaining the signatures. Signatures dated after the date listed by the circulator will not be counted. Signatures with addresses not in your district will not be counted. You may determine whether an address is in your district by checking https://myvote.wi.gov/.
Must be filed within 2 weeks of the filing deadline (January 16, 2024). Section VIII should contain your signature which must be witnessed (not notarized), the date you signed, your legibly printed name, and title (County Board Supervisor Candidate District #). Please read the instruction sheet for help in filling out the form.
The deadline for filing the above forms (except for the Statement of Economic Interests) is January 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
The above forms must be filed with the Dane County Clerk at:
210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 106,
Madison, WI 53703
(we cannot accept faxed or e-mailed documents)
Primary (if needed): February 20, 2024
Election: April 2, 2024
Incumbents who are not running for their seat are asked to please submit the Notification of Non-Candidacy form to the County Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd Friday preceding the deadline for filing ballot access paperwork.
Upcoming Deadlines:
