Delavan, Wisconsin Public Records

Registration must occur at least 20 days before an election, though the state offers same-day registration at polling places on Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license or state ID with current address, a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document dated within 30 days. Photo ID is required to vote, including Wisconsin driver's license, state ID, military ID, U.S. Passport, or certain Wisconsin university student IDs with specific features. Municipal elections in Delavan take place in spring odd-numbered years, typically the first Tuesday in April. The mayor serves a two-year term, and city council members representing specific districts also serve two-year terms. The next municipal election is scheduled for April 2025. Local ballot measures such as referendums on city spending or ordinance changes may also appear. Information about candidates and local races is available through the City Clerk at Delavan City Hall, 123 South Second Street (phone: 262-728-6402), and through Walworth County Clerk. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting myvote.wi.gov and entering their address. The website displays polling place location, hours (typically 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM), and a sample ballot showing all races and questions. The city typically operates multiple voting wards with locations at schools, community centers, and public buildings. Public election records in Wisconsin include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political parties under certain restrictions), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at cfis.wi.gov), candidate registration and filing information, and precinct-level results. The Wisconsin Elections Commission maintains statewide results at elections.wi.gov, and the county posts county and municipal results on the Walworth County Clerk's website after each election. The November 2024 presidential election saw Walworth County voter turnout reach approximately 76-78% of registered voters, reflecting Wisconsin's status as a competitive swing state with high civic engagement. Total votes cast in Walworth County exceeded 66,000 in the 2024 general election. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Delavan and Walworth County voters will decide several significant races. Wisconsin does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (the next Senate election is 2028), but the ballot will include the race for Governor of Wisconsin, as the governor serves a four-year term and 2026 is a gubernatorial election year. Voters will also elect Wisconsin's statewide constitutional officers including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. The entire Wisconsin State Assembly (99 districts) will be on the ballot, with local voters casting ballots for their assembly representative. Approximately half of the Wisconsin State Senate seats will be up for election (odd-numbered districts in 2026). At the Walworth County level, various Walworth County Board supervisors, county constitutional officers, and judicial positions may appear on the ballot. Any city offices with terms expiring in 2026 would be filled in the April 2026 spring election rather than November. Wisconsin voters can request absentee ballots online through myvote.wi.gov or by contacting the municipal clerk. Delavan voters request absentee ballots from the City Clerk at City Hall. Requests must be made by the Thursday before Election Day for regular absentee voting, though in-person absentee voting at the clerk's office is available until the Friday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines. Voters can track their absentee ballot status online at myvote.wi.gov. Wisconsin requires absentee ballots to be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted; postmarks do not extend this deadline.