The spring primary is Tuesday, Feb. 18 and includes races for the state Supreme Court as well as for the state superintendent of public instruction. (NNS file photo by Meredith Melland)

Editor’s note: Today is Election Day. We are republishing this story from earlier this month to help you navigate the polls.

On Tuesday, residents will head to polls across the city to vote in the spring primary election.

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The winners of the primary will help determine which candidates advance to April’s general election.

Here is what you need to know.

How to find your polling location

Click here to find your polling location. Election Day voting hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Acceptable identification

Make sure you bring a valid photo ID to vote.

Where to drop off ballots

Those who received ballots through the mail can drop them off at one of several locations in the city from now until Election Day.

Early voting sites

There are also several sites where residents can cast their votes early. You can vote early in person until Saturday, Feb. 15.

What’s on the ballot?

In this election, residents will vote on candidates for the state superintendent of public instruction; the state Supreme Court; and Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

There also are a number of other local seats on the ballot, including seats for the MPS school board and Aldermanic District 3.


Election resources

https://www.wuwm.com/voterguide

Election 2025 news and resources

https://www.jsonline.com/news/elections

https://www.vote411.org/wisconsin

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PrincessSafiya Byers was born and raised in Milwaukee, and is a 2020 graduate of Marquette University, majoring in Journalism and Africana Studies. Her commitment to her community has led her to nonprofit work with local youth and families. She’s also interned with the Milwaukee Community Journal and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and joins Milwaukee NNS as a Report for America Staff Reporter looking to serve democracy by covering issues important to the community.