Butler, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can complete online voter registration at https://myvote.wi.gov/ up to 20 days before an election. The state also permits same-day registration at polling locations on Election Day or during early voting, though this requires proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID, or a utility bill showing the current address. First-time voters who register by mail must provide proof of residence before casting a ballot. State law mandates that voters present acceptable photo identification when voting, including a Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin state ID card, U.S. Passport, military ID, or other approved forms. The Village of Butler conducts municipal elections in the spring of odd-numbered years for village president and trustees. The president's term runs two years, while trustees serve staggered three-year terms. Upcoming village elections are scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. Candidates file nomination papers with the Village Clerk. Local ballot questions or referenda may appear when the Village Board places them or through citizen petition. Butler voters can locate their assigned polling place, preview sample ballots, verify registration status, and track absentee ballots through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov/. The village typically operates one or two polling places depending on the election, often at the Butler Community Center or other village facilities. The MyVote portal includes turn-by-turn directions and polling place hours. Wisconsin public election records cover voter registration lists (available for inspection with usage restrictions), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at https://cfis.wi.gov/), official election results broken down by ward and municipality, and candidate nomination papers. These records are kept by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and county clerks. Precinct-level election results for Waukesha County and the village are published on the Waukesha County Clerk's website following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Waukesha County recorded approximately 67% voter turnout with over 284,000 ballots cast from roughly 425,000 registered voters, demonstrating civic engagement. The county consistently posts high voter participation rates relative to state averages. The November 3, 2026 general election will present several major races for Butler voters. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election will take place, as Governor Tony Evers' current term expires in January 2027. All eight of Wisconsin's U.S. House of Representatives seats will be contested, with local voters casting ballots in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District. The Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly seats representing the village will also be on the ballot, Butler sits in Senate District 5 and Assembly District 13. Constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and county-level positions such as Waukesha County Executive, County Board supervisors, Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and District Attorney may also appear depending on term schedules. Wisconsin does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026, as the state's Senate seats are contested in 2024 and 2028. Wisconsin voters can request absentee ballots online through the MyVote Wisconsin portal at https://myvote.wi.gov/. Requests can be submitted beginning 60 days before an election. Voters may choose to receive ballots by mail or vote absentee in-person at their municipal clerk's office during the early voting period, which typically runs two weeks before Election Day. Military and overseas voters receive special provisions for electronic ballot delivery. Completed absentee ballots must arrive by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmark is not sufficient) or through in-person delivery to the clerk's office or polling place. Wisconsin does not offer no-excuse permanent absentee voter status, requiring new requests for each election.