Dodgeville, Wisconsin Public Records

Business owners seeking information on regulations, tax requirements, or economic development opportunities can connect with the Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce, which is a central resource for the local business community.

Major employers in the city include Lands' End, a global apparel and home goods company, and Upland Hills Health, a regional healthcare system. The Dodgeville Area Chamber of Commerce is important in supporting the city's economic development and promoting local businesses.

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at https://myvote.wi.gov, the Wisconsin Elections Commission's official portal, where eligible citizens can register, check registration status, view sample ballots, find polling places, request absentee ballots, and track absentee ballot status. The state offers same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day with proof of residence. Voters must provide valid photo ID under state law enacted in 2011, with acceptable identification including Wisconsin driver's licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, passports, and certain other government-issued documents. The city holds municipal elections for mayor, city council members, and other offices in April of odd-numbered years, following the state's election calendar. The mayor serves a two-year term while council members serve staggered terms. Residents can find information about local candidates, ballot questions, and election dates through the City Clerk's office at City Hall, 100 E Fountain Street (phone: 608-930-2140). Voters find their assigned polling location by visiting https://myvote.wi.gov and entering their address; most cast ballots at the Dodgeville Municipal Building or other designated facilities. Wisconsin's public records law makes extensive election records publicly available, including voter registration lists with certain personal information redacted, campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees searchable at https://cfis.wi.gov, candidate nomination papers and declarations, and precinct-by-precinct results published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and county clerks. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature significant races for local voters. Wisconsin voters will elect a U.S. Senator, as the state's Class III Senate seat is up in 2026. All four of Wisconsin's U.S. House seats will be on the ballot, with the city in the 2nd Congressional District. The entire Wisconsin State Assembly - all 99 seats - will be elected to two-year terms, and half of the State Senate, the odd-numbered districts, will be elected to four-year terms. County-level offices including Iowa County Board supervisors, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and other constitutional offices may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Any local referenda, school board positions, and municipal questions may also be decided. Wisconsin offers absentee voting by mail for any registered voter; requests can be submitted online at https://myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or fax to the municipal clerk - the Dodgeville City Clerk for city residents. Absentee ballot requests must be received by 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day. Voted ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (received by 8 PM, not just postmarked), in-person delivery to the clerk's office, or at designated absentee ballot drop boxes where available.