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Where to vote early in Columbia County, Wisconsin: every city, village and town clerk

In Columbia County you vote early at your own city, village or town clerk's office, not at the county, starting as early as Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Find your municipality below (4 cities, 9 villages, 21 towns), each with its clerk's address and phone. Each clerk sets its own days and hours.

Columbia County municipal clerks (34)

Columbia County Clerk

Columbia County Clerk

Office: 112 E Edgewater St, Portage, WI 53901

Phone: 608-742-9654

Website: co.columbia.wi.us

Directions

Wisconsin voting dates

DateWhat
Wed, Oct 14Register online or by mail
Online by Oct 14, or by mail postmarked by Oct 14, with proof of residence. After that, register in person at your municipal clerk's office or at your polling place on Election Day. source
Tue, Oct 20, 8:00 AMIn-person absentee voting opens
In-person absentee voting at municipal clerk offices starts Oct 20. Days, hours and locations vary by municipality. source
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PMRequest an absentee ballot by mail
Deadline for most voters to request a mailed absentee ballot online or by mail. Include a copy of your photo ID. source
Fri, Oct 30, 5:00 PMRegister at your clerk's office
Last day to register in person at your municipal clerk's office, during business hours until 5 p.m. source
Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PMElection Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Find your polling place at MyVote Wisconsin. source
Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PMRegister and vote on Election Day
Register at your polling place on Election Day, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Bring proof of residence. source
Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PMReturn your absentee ballot
Your municipal clerk must receive it by 8 p.m. on Election Day. source

Columbia County early voting questions

Where do I vote early in Columbia County?

At the clerk's office of the city, village or town where you live. Columbia County has 34 of them, all listed on this page.

When does early voting start in Columbia County?

In-person absentee voting in Wisconsin can start Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Each municipal clerk sets its own days and hours.

How do I contact the Columbia County Clerk?

112 E Edgewater St, Portage, WI 53901, phone 608-742-9654, http://www.co.columbia.wi.us/. For early voting, go to your own municipal clerk.

Other Wisconsin counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, Shawano, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, Wood.

More for Wisconsin voters

Office details are from the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Directory of Wisconsin Clerks (updated October 12, 2026; checked October 14, 2026). Dates are Wisconsin's, from the Wisconsin election office links shown. Days and hours at each clerk's office are set by that office, so call or check its website before you go.