UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION
Submitted Pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)
 
(Amendment No. ___)
 
1.
Name of the Registrant:
 
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund
 
2.
Name of Persons Relying on Exemption:
 
Merlin Partners LP
Ancora Advisors LLC
 
3.
Address of Persons Relying on the Exemption:
 
c/o Ancora Advisors LLC
6060 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 441242
 
4.
Written Materials:
 
Attached hereto as an exhibit is a copy of a letter to shareholders distributed August 11, 2016.  This material is being submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1).