🗳️ Are YOU ready for the primary?

🚧 Downtown Lane Closures

• Construction has begun at the intersection of King, Butler, and Wilson Streets. Traffic has been redirected to the south side of Wilson Street, with one lane available in each direction.
• These closures are anticipated to last for the next two to three weeks. [City of Madison]

🍻 3 New Businesses Opening on State Street

• The Iowa-based Harmonic Hospitality Group is bringing a restaurant, club, and arcade bar to the first floor of ōLiv Madison student apartments.
• The Stuffed Olive restaurant and Double Tap Beercade opened on July 27. The Roxxy club is expected to open Aug. 12. [Madison Magazine]

🌯 From Warehouse To Restaurant

• Casa Zaragoza is transforming a warehouse on Park Street into a new Mexican restaurant slated to open in late September.
• This spot will provide more than just tacos — with karaoke nights, a 200-person event space, and a statue celebrating the war hero behind Cinco de Mayo. [Cap Times]

✏️ Job Openings at MMSD

• The Madison Metropolitan School District is holding a job fair for open faculty positions on July 31 at the Holtzman Learning Center.
• Positions are available across all departments, school buildings, and experience levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with staff members, including principals and administrators, at the job fair. [Channel 3000]

The voting process can often be confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. The August primary election is fast approaching and understanding how to prepare is extremely important. Here’s what you need to know 🗳️

Cast Your Vote on Election Day

If you're already registered to vote, simply head to your polling place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Remember to bring a photo ID. For details on your specific polling location and ballot, check out MyVote WI.

If you’re not registered to vote yet, you can do so on Election Day. Just be sure to bring proof of residency. Alternatively, you can register in advance at various in-person absentee voting locations or the City Clerk’s office until Aug. 9.

Can’t Make It to Election Day?

No worries! You can vote beforehand. If you're registered to vote, you can use an absentee ballot. You can return your completed ballot by mail, drop it off at an absentee ballot box, or deliver it in person to the City Clerk’s office. You can also vote early at one of the city’s many in-person absentee voting locations starting July 30.

If you are not registered to vote, you can register in person at your municipal clerk’s office until Aug. 11. Registering through the mail or online is closed.

Your Primary Ballot Explained

It’s almost August and you know what that means… yep that’s right, Primary Elections! City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin spoke with Cap Times state government reporter Andrew Bahl to get the details on the candidates and referendums on the ballot.