Elections

The quickest way to find out if you are registered to vote, to find out where to vote, and to find sample ballots for an upcoming election is to follow the My Vote Wisconsin link:  
My Vote Wisconsin

IMPORTANT! If you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted or haven’t voted in a few years, you will have to re-register to vote. You can register www.myvote.wi.gov

If the information listed for you on My Vote Wisconsin is current and correct, you are registered and ready to vote for the next election.

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February 17, 2026 - Spring Primary - School Board Primary
April 7, 2026 - Spring Election
August 11, 2026 - Partisan Primary
November 3, 2026 - General Election

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Spring Primary Election - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Absentee ballots MUST be returned to City Hall by 8:00 p.m. of election night in order to be counted

MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ABSENTEE CANVASS 
Spring Election April 7, 2026 - 
City Hall Council Chambers, 505 3rd Street, 
process all absentee ballots received through 8:00 p.m. start at 1:00 p.m.

    • Absentee Ballots Issued -
    • Absentee Ballots Returned -                              

In-Person Absentee voting hours for the April 7, 2026, Spring Election are as follows:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 9:00AM until 4:00PM

Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 9:00AM until 5:00PM

Friday, February 13, 2026 - 9:00PM until 5:00PM

In-Person Absentee voting takes place at City Hall - 505 3rd Street - Hudson

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City Of Hudson
April 7, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN there's an election to be held in the City of Hudson on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.  Terms for Alderpersons begins on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.  All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated. 

          OFFICE                                                                          
 Alderperson, District 2                                               Lynn Wakefield- Incumbent
Alderperson, District 3                                                Joy Knudson - Incumbent - FILED NONCANDIDACY PAPERWORK
Alderperson, District 4                                               Mike Kennedy - Incumbent

 

Spring Election - Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Polls are open 7:00 a.m. util 8:00 p.m. 

Absentee ballots MUST be returned to City Hall by 8:00 p.m. of election night in order to be counted

MUNICIPAL BOARD OF ABSENTEE CANVASS 
Spring Election April 7, 2026 - 
City Hall Council Chambers, 505 3rd Street, 
process all absentee ballots received through 8:00pm 

    • Absentee Ballots Issued -
    • Absentee Ballots Returned -                              

In-Person Absentee voting hours for the April 7, 2026, Spring Election are as follows:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - 9:00AM until 4:00PM

Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 9:00AM until 5:00PM

Friday, April 3, 2026 - 3:00PM until 5:00PM

In-Person Absentee voting takes place at City Hall - 505 3rd Street - Hudson

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Election Results

Election results can be found on St. Croix County's website using the link below.
Election Results

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ALDERMANIC DISTRICT AND WARD INFORMATION

Maps of the City Aldermanic District can be found at the following link: 
Aldermanic District and Ward Maps

Polling Places:

Aldermanic Districts 1 and 5 
Hudson Fire Department, 2121 Ward Avenue

Aldermanic Districts 2 and 6
Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Road

Aldermanic Districts 3 and 4 
Hudson United Methodist Church, 1401 Laurel Avenue

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 District Boundaries

Information concerning aldermanic district boundaries may be obtained from,
 Becky Measner, City Clerk at 505 Third Street 
www.hudsonwi.gov 

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Additional Information

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

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VOTER REGISTRATION

If you are not registered in the City of Hudson or you now have a different name or different address than what is listed on the My Vote Wisconsin website, you will need to register or re-register. This is the case even if you move to a different apartment in the same building or complex.

The deadline for registering at the Clerk’s office is 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before any election. There is no voter registration on the day before the election. You may also register to vote on any Election Day at the polls.

Photo Voter ID is required in the State of Wisconsin:

Please review the information at this link on the Wisconsin Election Commission’s website regarding the Voter ID requirements in the State of Wisconsin: Photo Voter ID Information

Additional questions on the election and voting can be directed to City Clerk Becky Measner via email or at 715-716-5748. 

ABSENTEE VOTER INFORMATION

In-person absentee voting begins nine days (9) prior to each election and ends at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before each election. No absentee ballots will be issued after that date.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail or email is 5:00 p.m. the Thursday before each election.

If you have been mailed an absentee ballot, it must be returned to the city by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

More detailed information on the absentee voting process can be found at the link on the left side of this page.

WISCONSIN ELECTION LAW

For information about Wisconsin election laws, click on this link to see the Wisconsin Elections Commission's website: Wisconsin Elections Commission

ELECTION INSPECTORS

Election inspectors, sometimes called "poll workers," staff the polling places on Election Day. Election Inspectors’ duties include setting up the polling place, preserving order, registering electors, recording electors, issuing ballots, monitoring voting equipment, counting votes, and properly completing the required forms.

If you want to be interested in learning more about becoming an Election Inspector, please contact the City Clerk, Becky Measner at 715-716-5748 or by email.