Polls Close for Wisconsin Spring Election

WMTV to provide live coverage and analysis of the results

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:18am

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Polls have closed at 8 p.m. for the Wisconsin Spring Election, with WMTV providing live streaming coverage and analysis of the results. Unspun analysts will join WMTV's Leigh Mills to break down the outcomes, and reporters will be live from different campaign headquarters.

Why it matters

The Wisconsin Spring Election is an important local and state-level vote that will impact a range of political offices and policy decisions. As a key swing state, the results in Wisconsin can have national implications as well.

The details

Voters across Wisconsin cast their ballots today in the Spring Election, which includes races for local offices, the state legislature, and other positions. WMTV will be providing comprehensive live coverage of the results, with analysts breaking down the outcomes and reporters stationed at campaign headquarters to capture the reactions.

  • Polls closed at 8 p.m. on April 8, 2026.

The players

WMTV

A local television news station serving the Madison, Wisconsin area.

Leigh Mills

A news anchor at WMTV who will be hosting the live election coverage and analysis.

Unspun

A team of political analysts who will join WMTV's coverage to provide expert commentary and insights on the election results.

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What’s next

WMTV will continue to provide live updates and analysis of the Wisconsin Spring Election results throughout the evening.

The takeaway

The Wisconsin Spring Election is a critical local and state-level vote that will have significant implications, both for Wisconsin and potentially on a national scale. The live coverage and analysis from WMTV and its team of experts will provide valuable insights into the outcomes and their impact.