Big Falls, Wisconsin Public Records

Accessing these records requires submitting the appropriate forms along with any applicable fees. State-level records are available through the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for residents and researchers conducting broader inquiries.

Voter registration can be completed online, by mail, in person at Waupaca County Clerk's office, or at the polling place on Election Day. The state offers same-day voter registration, allowing eligible residents to register and vote on Election Day by providing proof of residence. Voters must register at least 20 days before an election to receive absentee ballots by mail, though Election Day registration remains available. Acceptable proof of residence includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing current name and address. As an unincorporated community, the village does not hold its own municipal elections for mayor or city council. Voters participate in county, state, and federal elections, as well as elections for the Town of Little Wolf board. Town elections in Wisconsin are typically held in April of odd-numbered years, with the next Town of Little Wolf election scheduled for April 2025 for supervisor positions. Residents can find their assigned polling place by using the MyVote Wisconsin Polling Place Finder at myvote.wi.gov, which requires entering your residential address. Polling places are assigned based on ward boundaries within the Town of Little Wolf. In the November 2024 presidential election, Waupaca County reported a voter turnout of approximately 72%, with over 35,000 ballots cast out of approximately 39,000 registered voters, reflecting strong participation typical of Wisconsin's highly engaged electorate. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 election, Big Falls and Waupaca County voters will decide several important races. Wisconsin will hold elections for Governor (incumbent Democrat Tony Evers' term expires in 2027, so the 2026 race will determine the next governor), all Wisconsin State Assembly seats (99 districts), odd-numbered Wisconsin State Senate seats (17 of 33 districts on a staggered basis), and various Waupaca County offices including County Board supervisors, potentially the Waupaca County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff depending on term schedules. Wisconsin does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026 (Senator Tammy Baldwin was re-elected in 2024, and Senator Ron Johnson's seat is not up until 2028). Local voters may also see countywide referendum questions or local Town of Little Wolf referenda on the 2026 ballot. Absentee voting in Wisconsin is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Voters can request an absentee ballot online through MyVote Wisconsin, by mail, email, or in person at the Waupaca County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests for mail delivery must be received by the Thursday before Election Day. Absentee ballots must be returned to Waupaca County Clerk's office by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted; Wisconsin does not count ballots that arrive after Election Day even if postmarked earlier. Wisconsin public records law makes most election related records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists (available for purchase from the Wisconsin Elections Commission for election related purposes), campaign finance reports (searchable at ethics.wi.gov through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission), candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results. All campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are filed with and published by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Precinct-level election results for Waupaca County are posted on the Waupaca County Clerk's website following certification. Wisconsin's open records law ensures transparency in election administration, and voters can request records related to election procedures, ballot counts, and voting equipment from the Waupaca County Clerk.