If you want to skip the Election Day crunch on April 7, Washington County officials have a simple ask: vote early. County Executive Josh Schoemann is urging residents to use early in-person voting, which opens March 24, and notes that many municipal clerk offices are planning extended hours to cut down on lines. Some communities are even adding Saturday voting windows to make things easier for people who cannot get away from work during the week, as reported by the Washington County.
County executive's message
In a short "WashCo Weekly" video, Schoemann urges residents to "take advantage of early in-person voting opportunities offered by the municipalities," as shown in the clip posted by the Washington County on Facebook. The post directs viewers to a county link with local early-voting schedules and lists an email contact for the executive office. The Washington County executive office listing also identifies Josh Schoemann as County Executive and provides office contact details.
When you can vote early
The state My Vote Wisconsin portal lists the Spring Election on April 7, 2026, and notes that municipal clerks typically schedule in-person absentee voting in the days leading up to that date, often starting the week before. Many Washington County municipalities have set their in-person absentee schedules to begin March 24 and continue through the week before the election. For example, Greenfield's election page shows in-person absentee hours starting March 24 and running into early April.
Weekend and extended hours
Some local clerks are adding Saturday sessions for voters who cannot make it during regular weekday hours. The Town of Farmington, for example, lists a Saturday in-person absentee slot as part of its March schedule, reflecting how municipalities are tailoring hours to local needs. Because schedules differ by jurisdiction, voters are urged to check their own municipal clerk's page for exact times.
Find your polling place and schedule
Residents can find their specific in-person absentee schedule, sample ballot, and Election Day polling place by using the My Vote Wisconsin site and searching by address. The county video also directs viewers to a short local link for early-voting schedules and provides an email contact for questions. If you cannot locate hours online, officials say you should contact your municipal clerk or the county elections office for help.
Questions about voting hours or accessibility can be sent to the contact address listed in the county's video or to the county executive's office for formal requests. For press or official inquiries, Washington County executive office materials include staff phone and email details.
