Burlington, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents have multiple options for voter registration: online at https://myvote.wi.gov up until 20 days before an election, in person at their municipal clerk's office until the Friday before election day, or at polling places on election day itself with proper proof of residence. Acceptable documentation includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, or similar documents showing current name and address. The city holds municipal elections each spring during odd-numbered years for positions including mayor, city council alderpersons, and municipal judge. Burlington's next municipal election is scheduled for April 2025, with various city offices on the ballot. Aldermanic seats are elected by district on staggered terms. For information about local candidates and ballot measures specific to Burlington, residents can contact the City Clerk at Burlington City Hall (262-763-3503) or visit https://www.burlington-wi.gov. Voters can use https://myvote.wi.gov to look up their polling location, view a sample ballot, and verify registration status by entering their name and date of birth. During the November 2024 presidential election, Racine County saw approximately 64-66% voter turnout, with more than 85,000 ballots cast from roughly 130,000 registered voters—a level of civic engagement typical for presidential election years in Wisconsin. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several significant races: the Wisconsin gubernatorial contest (Governor Tony Evers' term expires in 2027, though the election occurs in 2026), Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly seats, U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District (which includes Burlington), Racine County Executive, Racine County Board supervisors, and potentially countywide or local referenda. No U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin appears on the 2026 ballot, as the next Senate race is scheduled for 2028. Wisconsin permits absentee voting by mail, and voters can request ballots online at https://myvote.wi.gov or by mail, email, or in-person contact with their municipal clerk. Absentee ballot requests must reach the clerk by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before election day, and completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on election day. The state maintains public access to voter registration lists (available for purchase for election-related purposes), campaign finance reports through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at https://ethics.wi.gov, candidate registration filings, and precinct-level results available through the Wisconsin Elections Commission at https://elections.wi.gov. The Racine County Clerk also posts county election results.