Chaseburg, Wisconsin Public Records

Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and have resided in their ward or municipality for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The state allows Election Day registration at the polls with proper proof of residence, which can include a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document showing name and current address. The online registration deadline is 21 days before an election. As an unincorporated community, Chaseburg does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council since it has no incorporated city government. However, residents vote in Town of Chaseburg elections typically held in April of odd-numbered years for town board supervisors, town clerk, and town treasurer. Local voters also participate in Vernon County elections for county board supervisors (elected in April of even-numbered years), sheriff, clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, and other county constitutional officers. Polling place assignments for area voters can be found using the MyVote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov by entering a residential address; voters in the Town of Chaseburg typically vote at a designated town hall or community center. They will also elect county-level offices including County Board supervisors in even-numbered districts, and potentially judicial positions if seats are contested.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Chaseburg voters are published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (https://elections.wi.gov/). Local ballot measures or referenda may appear depending on town or county board actions. Wisconsin election records that are publicly accessible include the statewide voter registration list (available to candidates and political parties with restrictions), campaign finance records through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at ethics.wi.gov, candidate registration and nomination papers filed with Vernon County Clerk or Wisconsin Elections Commission, and official election results by ward and municipality published by the Vernon County Clerk and the Wisconsin Elections Commission at elections.wi.gov. The state offers absentee voting by mail; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Absentee ballot requests can be made online through MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the Vernon County Clerk's Office. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day, though in-person absentee voting is available at the clerk's office until the Sunday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines and can request ballots electronically.