10/31/2026
What happens to absentee ballots on Election Day?
In Milwaukee, absentee ballots are processed and counted at Central Count, beginning at 7 a.m. on Election Day. Each ballot goes through several steps to ensure it's properly processed and counted. With thousands of absentee ballots to process, results from Central Count may be reported later than results from polling places.
Watch as MEC Executive Director Paulina Gutiérrez explains how the process works.