Cascade, Wisconsin Public Records

For real estate transactions, land use records, and property ownership documentation within the village, the Sheboygan County Register of Deeds office maintains files that complement what's available at the village level.

Wisconsin maintains a statewide elections portal through the Wisconsin Elections Commission at https://myvote.wi.gov, offering voter services from registration to results. Residents can register to vote online at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote up to 20 days before an election. Wisconsin also permits in-person registration at the polls on Election Day, requiring proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or other approved documentation showing current address. State law mandates acceptable photo ID when voting, including a Wisconsin driver's license or ID card, U.S. Passport, military ID, tribal ID, or qualifying student ID from a Wisconsin university or college. First-time voters who registered by mail may need additional proof of residence. The Village of Cascade schedules municipal elections for village president, village trustees, and other local offices during the spring election cycle. Wisconsin holds spring elections on the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years, with spring primaries (if needed) on the third Tuesday in February. The next municipal election arrives in April 2025, when voters will decide contests for village board positions. Village trustees serve staggered three-year terms, while the village president serves a two-year term. Information on local candidates and ballot measures specific to the community can be obtained from the Village Clerk at 131 Mill Street, (920) 528-8251, or from the Sheboygan County Clerk's election division. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace. The village typically operates one polling location for all residents, generally at the Cascade Community Center at 160 Mill Street. Wisconsin polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM on Election Day. The MyVote portal also displays sample ballots, letting voters preview races and questions before arriving to cast their votes. Wisconsin's public records law ensures broad access to election related records. Voter registration lists are available for inspection and can be requested from the Sheboygan County Clerk or accessed through the Wisconsin Elections Commission for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with and published by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at https://ethics.wi.gov, where contributions, expenditures, and donor information are searchable by candidate name or committee. Candidate registration forms, nomination papers, and ballot access filings are public records maintained by the Sheboygan County Clerk. Precinct-level election results appear on the Sheboygan County website following each election and are compiled statewide by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. During the November 2024 presidential election, Sheboygan County reported strong voter turnout consistent with historical patterns, with approximately 74% of registered voters casting ballots. The county has traditionally leaned Republican in presidential contests while showing competitive races in state and local elections. Specific turnout figures for the village showed similarly high participation rates reflecting the community's civic engagement. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several significant races. Wisconsin will hold elections for Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, all 99 State Assembly seats, and odd-numbered State Senate districts (16 of 33 seats). While no U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin is scheduled for election in 2026 (Senator Tammy Baldwin's seat is up in 2024, and Senator Ron Johnson's seat was last elected in 2022 for a term ending in 2028), Wisconsin voters will elect one U.S. Representative from the 6th Congressional District, which includes Sheboygan County and Cascade. At the Sheboygan County level, voters will elect county board supervisors, potentially the County Executive (depending on term schedules), and various county constitutional officers. The spring 2026 election cycle will include judicial races for Wisconsin Supreme Court (if a seat is up that year) and Sheboygan County Circuit Court judges. Wisconsin voters can request absentee ballots online through the MyVote Wisconsin portal at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/VoteAbsentee. The online request system requires voters to upload a copy of their photo ID. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Thursday before the election for regular absentee voting, though in-person absentee voting at the Sheboygan County Clerk's office is available until 5:00 PM on the Friday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have additional accommodations under federal law. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within a few days) or delivered in person to the municipal clerk's office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Wisconsin does not offer universal mail-in voting but provides absentee voting to any registered voter who requests it.