Delafield, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin's bond and bail system allows for conditional release in many cases, and the jail's administrative office provides detailed information about how this process works. The facility serves all municipalities within Waukesha County, centralizing detention operations in one location.

After that deadline, registration remains available in person at the municipal clerk's office or directly at the polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing current name and address. Photo ID is required at the polls under Wisconsin Statute § 6.79, with acceptable forms including Wisconsin driver's license or state ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, tribal ID, or certain student IDs. Municipal elections take place during the spring of odd-numbered years. The city elects a Mayor to four-year terms and Common Council members who serve staggered three-year terms. The next municipal election arrives in April 2025, with aldermanic seats on the ballot. Voters can locate their specific polling place by entering their address at myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace. Publicly accessible election records include voter registration lists available for purchase by qualified requesters under Wis. Stat. § 6.36, campaign finance reports searchable at ethics.wi.gov through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, candidate registration documents, and precinct-level election results. The November 2024 presidential election saw participation countywide, with approximately 75% voter turnout as over 280,000 ballots were cast out of 375,000 registered voters, reflecting the high civic engagement typical of this Republican-leaning suburban county. Looking toward the November 3, 2026 general election, residents will decide several consequential races: Wisconsin's gubernatorial contest as Governor Tony Evers' term expires, all Wisconsin State Assembly seats where Representatives serve two-year terms, half of the Wisconsin State Senate in odd-numbered districts with four-year terms, various Waukesha County offices including County Executive and County Board supervisors, and potentially local municipal offices if scheduled. Wisconsin does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026; the next Senate race occurs in 2028. Absentee ballots can be requested through myvote.wi.gov or by contacting the Waukesha County Clerk directly. Wisconsin allows absentee voting by mail for any reason, though applications must arrive no later than 5 p.m. On the Thursday before Election Day. In-person absentee voting begins two weeks before Election Day at Waukesha County Clerk's office. Military and overseas voters receive special accommodations under federal and state law. Election integrity measures include post-election audits and publicly observable canvass procedures under Wisconsin Election Commission oversight.