Belgium, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin voters can register online through the statewide MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov, which allows registration, updates to registration, absentee ballot requests, polling place lookup, and sample ballot viewing. The state requires proof of residence for voter registration. Online registration must be completed no later than 20 days before an election, though Wisconsin also offers same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day with proper documentation (photo ID plus proof of residence). The Village of Belgium holds municipal elections for village president (equivalent to mayor), village trustees (board members), and municipal judge on a spring election cycle, typically in April of odd-numbered years. The next Belgium village elections are scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. Candidate filing periods typically occur in December-January preceding the April election. Local ballot questions, referenda, or ordinance matters may also appear on municipal ballots. Information about candidates and local issues is available through the village clerk at Belgium Village Hall and through Ozaukee County Clerk's office. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting https://myvote.wi.gov and entering their address. Most Belgium voters cast ballots at Belgium Village Hall or designated community facilities. Wisconsin requires photo identification to vote in person; acceptable IDs include Wisconsin driver licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, passports, or certain university IDs. Voters without acceptable photo ID may obtain a free state ID card for voting purposes. Under Wisconsin's public records law, voter registration lists are accessible to the public for election related purposes. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are maintained by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission (state candidates) and filed with county and municipal clerks (local candidates); these records showing contributions and expenditures are public. Candidate nomination papers, financial disclosures, and statements of economic interest are also public records. Precinct-level election results are published by Ozaukee County Clerk following certification. The county consistently demonstrates strong turnout in both presidential and midterm elections, with active civic engagement across partisan lines.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Belgium voters are published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (https://elections.wi.gov/).S. Senate race unless a special election occurs). County-level races will include Ozaukee County Executive, county board supervisors, constitutional officers such as sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and register of deeds, and judicial positions if any terms expire. Municipal races for Belgium village offices occur in spring (April 2027), not November 2026. Wisconsin voters can request absentee ballots online through MyVote Wisconsin (https://myvote.wi.gov) or by contacting their municipal clerk (Belgium Village Clerk at 262-285-3131). Absentee ballot requests must be made by the Thursday before Election Day for mail delivery, though in-person absentee voting is available at the municipal clerk's office beginning two weeks before any election. Voters must provide a copy of photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot by mail. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted; postmarks do not extend this deadline under Wisconsin law.