Boulder Junction, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov, which also offers polling place lookup, sample ballot viewing, and absentee ballot requests. To qualify, voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of Wisconsin for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. Same-day voter registration is permitted at polling places with proper proof of residence. State law requires valid photo ID to vote; acceptable forms include Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card, military ID, passport, or tribal ID card. The community is part of the Town of Boulder Junction for local government purposes. The town holds its annual meeting and election typically on the third Tuesday in April, when voters elect town board supervisors, town clerk, town treasurer, and decide local matters including the town budget. The next town election will be held in April 2025. There is no separate municipal government with mayor or city council; the Town Board provides governance. Residents can find their specific polling location by entering their address at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/FindMyPollingPlace. The primary polling place for local voters is typically the Boulder Junction Community Center at 5384 Park Street, Boulder Junction, though voters should verify their assigned location before each election. Wisconsin law makes extensive election records public, including voter registration lists available from county clerks with restrictions on use, campaign finance reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at https://ethics.wi.gov, candidate registration documents, and official election results by ward and municipality. In the November 2024 presidential election, Vilas County reported approximately 65% voter turnout, with approximately 15,500 ballots cast from roughly 24,000 registered voters. The November 3, 2026 general election will include several significant races for the area. Wisconsin voters will elect a U.S. Senator, as Wisconsin's Class III Senate seat is up in 2026, along with a Governor. State constitutional officers including Attorney General and Secretary of State will also be on the ballot, as will all 99 members of the Wisconsin State Assembly and approximately half of the 33-member Wisconsin State Senate depending on district cycle. The town is located in Wisconsin State Senate District 34 and State Assembly District 34. Vilas County offices on the ballot in April 2026 may include County Board supervisors for specific districts. Wisconsin offers several methods for absentee voting: voters can request an absentee ballot online through MyVote Wisconsin, by mail, in person at their municipal clerk's office, or by email or fax if they qualify. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Thursday before the election for mail ballots, though in-person absentee voting is available until the Sunday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have special provisions under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). Town of Boulder Junction residents should contact the Town Clerk at (715) 385-2163 or the Vilas County Clerk for specific absentee voting procedures and deadlines.