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City Council in Madison, WI

A nonpartisan guide to City Council in Madison. Find candidates and elected officials who have turned down partisan and big-money influence.
Election date
April 6, 2027
171
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About City Council

About this position

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Office level
City
Election frequency
Every 2 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan
Positions
1 open seat

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for City Council

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    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Must be a qualified elector // Must be at least 18 years of age // U.S. citizen // Resident of the local unit to which the office pertains // May not have been convicted of a felony in any court in the U.S. unless pardoned of the conviction

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    No Filing Fee. Petition signatures requirement of Submit paperwork to the city clerk's office. signatures.
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Room 103, Madison, WI 53703
    Filing phone
    608-266-4601
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