Madison Hires New City Clerk | Mayor’s Office

For Immediate Release
August 20, 2025

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has appointed Lydia A. McComas to be the City of Madison’s subsequent Clerk. Her earlier position was as Voter Engagement Division Manager with Hennepin County in Minnesota. 

“I’m excited that Lydia is joining our team in Madison. I think she’ll be able to offer a valuable fresh perspective to our Clerk’s Office operations, while building on the many areas of strength the office has established over the years,” says Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. “She has strong communication skills and has led voter education campaigns with both community groups and the wider public. She’s well-positioned to lead the Clerk’s Office as we work to strengthen our operations.”  

McComas performed a key position in election administration in a county with greater than 700,000 lively voters, together with the City of Minneapolis. She’s overseen compliance with election legal guidelines, in addition to growing coaching for ballot employees on legislative updates and new procedures. She has expertise in lots of sides of election operations together with voter registration, absentee voting, coordination with canvassing boards, and certifying election outcomes. Additionally, she’s supported different native authorities businesses with information and licensing necessities.  

“I am truly honored to step into the role of City Clerk and to serve Madison residents,” says McComas. “I will work every day to uphold the values of accountability, accuracy, and accessibility that are essential to this office.” 

McComas graduated from the University of Minnesota with a level in political science. She holds a graduate certificates in election administration from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Her first day on the City shall be September 29.