Birchwood, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at myvote.wi.gov, the official state voter registration portal maintained by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, Wisconsin residents for at least 28 consecutive days before an election, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. The state does not have advance registration deadlines; voters can register online, by mail, in person at the Washburn County Clerk's office, or at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other official document showing the voter's current name and address. Wisconsin requires voters to present a valid photo ID when voting in person, including a Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin state ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, or certain other acceptable forms of identification. The Village of Birchwood holds municipal elections for village board trustees and village president. Village trustees serve three-year terms, and the village president serves a two-year term. Municipal elections in Wisconsin are held on the spring election date, typically the first Tuesday in April. The village's Information about candidates, ballot issues, and local races can be obtained from the Village Clerk at (715) 354-3300 or the Washburn County Clerk. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting myvote.wi.gov and entering their address, or by contacting the Washburn County Clerk at (715) 468-4656. Polling places are also listed on voter registration cards mailed to registered voters before each election. In the November 3, 2024 general election, Washburn County recorded The county's results showed strong participation across rural townships and villages including Birchwood.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Birchwood voters are published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (https://elections.wi.gov/). State legislative races for Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate districts covering the community will also appear on the ballot. Washburn County will hold elections for county board supervisors, sheriff (four-year term), clerk, treasurer, and other county constitutional offices. Voters should verify which specific state legislative and congressional districts include the village, as redistricting may affect district boundaries. There is no U.S. Wisconsin election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available from municipal clerks with certain restrictions on use), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at cfis.wi.gov), candidate registration statements and nomination papers, and official election results by ward and municipality. Precinct-level results for the village and all Washburn County municipalities are published by the Washburn County Clerk after each election and are available on the Washburn County website or by request. Wisconsin voters can request absentee ballots online at myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the Washburn County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. On the Thursday before Election Day for regular absentee voting, though in-person absentee voting at the clerk's office is available until the Sunday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines and special provisions under federal law.