At 608today, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation. (I.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote.) To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy. The 2022 partisan primary election is upon us. Voting takes place on Tues., Aug. 9, and we can’t wait to color in some bubbles. Here’s how to get involved and what you’ll be voting on. |
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Where are you going to stick your "I Voted" sticker this year? | Photo by @elevatedmediallc |
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🗳️ Are you registered?
First things first, make sure you’re registered + eligible to vote. 🗳️ Find your polling location
Find your polling place with this voter information tool. Once you enter the information, your polling place will be located a few rows down. 🗳️ When can you vote?
Voters can cast their ballot at their registered polling location from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Today, Thurs., Aug. 4 is the last day to submit a request for an absentee ballot — register here.
Pro tip: Review acceptable photo IDs for in-person voting. 🗳️ What are we voting on?
In a partisan primary, voters select a candidate to be a political party's nominee for a given office in the corresponding general election. Here’s who’s running: - Governor | 1 D, 5 R
- Lieutenant Governor | 2 D, 8 R,
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Attorney General | 1 D, 3 R
- Secretary Of State | 2 D, 3 R, 1 L
- State Treasurer | 3 D, 2 R, 1 C
- United States Senator | 8 D, 2 R
- Representative In Congress District 2 | 1 D, 2 R
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Representative To The Assembly District 76 | 1 D
- Dane County Sheriff | 1 D, 1 R
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Dane County Clerk Of Circuit Court | 1 D
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Today -
Music on the Lake | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | The East Side Club, 3735 Monona Dr. | Free | Take in the lakeside tunes with food available for purchase from Migrants Restaurant.
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Madison Mallards: Harry Potter Night | Thurs., Aug. 4 | The Duck Pond, 2920 N. Sherman Ave. | Gates open at 5:35 p.m., game starts at 6:35 p.m. | $13+ | Attention all witches + wizards: Don your robes for a magical night full of trivia, character appearances, a pre-game parade, and more. ⚡*
Friday - Pack 'N The Park | Fri., Aug. 5 | McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg | 6-10 p.m. | Free | Grab your lawn chairs + a blanket for a night in the park with games, bites, and a movie screening.
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First Fridays on Monroe Street | Fri., Aug. 5 | 1400-3600 Monroe St. | 4-7 p.m. | Free+ | Peruse the boutique shops, eateries + pop-ups for special deals during the monthly shopping event. 🛍️
Saturday - North Star Fest | Sat., Aug. 6 | 5 p.m. | Pocket Park, 6010 Sharpsburg Dr. | Free | Join the family fun with food carts and four local bands.
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Madison Mallards vs. Lakeshore Chinooks | Sat., Aug. 6 | 5:05 p.m. | Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave. | $10+ | Cheer on Madison’s favorite summer collegiate baseball team. ⚾
Sunday -
NYO Jazz | Sun., Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | Wisconsin Union Theater | Free | Hear performances by teen jazz players from across the United States.
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Nature Hike | Sun., Aug. 7 | 1-2:30 p.m. | UW Arboretum Visitors Center, 1207 Seminole Highway | Free | Learn about the lands, plants, animals, and fungi in the arboretum. 🥾
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If your bedtime is before 10 p.m., this doesn't pertain to you. If you're still reading, you're in for a treat. One of 608's staple pizza shops — Ian's on State Street — is reintroducing its late-night delivery. |
Nothing better than crème sauce, mozzarella, mac noodles + cheddar. | Photo by @pilchbarnet |
Here's the deal: For anyone living in the downtown area, delivery will be available Wednesday-Saturday until around 2:30 a.m. The only question left? Is it going to be a Mac N' Cheese or Spinach Feta Pesto pie? |
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Weather -
82º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Biz -
Exact Sciences — Madison’s biomedical group best known for Cologuard — outperformed analysts’ second-quarter expectations. Projecting nearly $2 billion in full-year revenue, the company says it will continue pursuing its goal of eradicating cancer by providing better information + technologies to patients. (Madison.com)
Health -
Dane County is giving five area districts a total of $265,554 to support the mental health + behavioral needs of students. MMSD will receive $62,558 and use the funds to hire a bilingual mental health navigator. (Channel 3000)
Coming Soon -
A former Zippy Lube location at 2013 N. Sherman Ave. will reopen as Zippy Lube Coffee, Donuts & Fried Chicken. Ben Altschul, the restaurateur responsible for Tip Top Tavern + North Street Cabaret, will soft launch the 20-seat eatery in early September, open Wed.-Sun., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. 🍩 (The Cap Times)
Sports -
The UW-Badgers football program began its fall camp + practice schedule ahead of the season kickoff on Sat., Sept. 3 — see photos here. Out of the loop with Badgers football? Check out our Camp Randall renovations guide to see what's new this season. 🏈 (Madison.com)
Watch -
In honor of the CrossFit Games opening ceremonies tomorrow, the 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will do a low-level fly over near Alliant Energy Center around 1:15 p.m. Madison’s south side will be able to see + hear the F-16s soar overhead around 1 p.m. ✈️ (NBC15)
Job -
Passionate about storytelling + news, and have some serious Madison pride? 608today (yep, that’s us) is hiring a City Editor to plan, write, edit, and publish the most relevant and engaging daily content about our city. See details + apply.
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