East Ellsworth, Wisconsin Public Records

Online registration requires a valid Wisconsin driver license or state ID and must be completed at least 20 days before an election. For those who miss that deadline, Wisconsin permits same-day registration at polling places on Election Day with proof of residence (utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement) and photo ID as required under Wisconsin's Voter ID law (Wisconsin Statutes §6.79). As an unincorporated community, the area doesn't hold separate municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, local governance comes through the Town of Ellsworth, which conducts annual Town Board elections each April for supervisors, clerk, and treasurer positions. These elections follow Wisconsin's spring schedule, typically the first Tuesday in April during odd-numbered years. Residents participate in Town of Ellsworth elections alongside county, state, and federal contests. Information about local candidates and town matters comes through the Town Board or the Pierce County Clerk's Office. Finding your assigned polling place is straightforward through the My Vote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov, just enter your residential address. The locator displays the specific voting location, hours (typically 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day), and a sample ballot for upcoming elections. Most voters in the area cast ballots at polling locations within the Town of Ellsworth, often at community centers or town halls designated by the municipal clerk. Wisconsin provides extensive public access to election records under state law. Voter registration lists can be inspected and copied through the Pierce County Clerk's office, though usage is restricted to election related purposes under Wisconsin Statutes §6.36. Campaign finance records for state and county candidates appear in the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System (CFIS) at cfis.wi.gov, maintained by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, showing contributions and expenditures. Candidate filing papers, nomination signatures, and financial disclosures are public records available through the Pierce County Clerk for local candidates and the Wisconsin Elections Commission for state candidates. Precinct-level results for Pierce County are published by the Pierce County Clerk following each election and appear online, broken down by ward and municipality. The November 2024 presidential election brought strong turnout to Pierce County, reflecting Wisconsin's status as a key battleground state. The county typically sees 75-82% of registered voters participate in presidential elections, with approximately 28,000-30,000 total votes cast county-wide in high-turnout contests (Pierce County has roughly 35,000 registered voters). The 2024 results showed competitive races consistent with Wisconsin's swing-state profile. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters here will decide several significant races. The 2026 ballot will include Wisconsin's gubernatorial election (Governor Tony Evers' term expires in 2026), with both major parties likely fielding candidates for the state's top executive office. Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race will not appear on the 2026 ballot (the next Wisconsin Senate race is 2028 for Tammy Baldwin's seat). State legislative races will include Wisconsin State Assembly districts covering Pierce County (Assembly District 29 or 30, depending on redistricting) and the Wisconsin State Senate district seat if it falls in the regular rotation cycle. County-level positions on the 2026 ballot typically include Pierce County Board supervisors (elected to two-year terms in even-numbered years), constitutional offices such as County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Sheriff (four-year terms, next election cycle depending on last election), and potentially judicial positions if Circuit Court judges' terms expire in the spring 2026 or fall 2026 cycle. Town of Ellsworth positions would appear on the April 2027 spring ballot rather than November 2026. Voters should check the Pierce County Clerk's website closer to the election for finalized candidate lists and any local ballot questions. Wisconsin offers absentee voting options. Registered voters can request absentee ballots online through myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the Pierce County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests must be received by 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day (though in-person absentee voting at the clerk's office ends the Sunday before the election). Wisconsin doesn't require an excuse for absentee voting. Voters can track their absentee ballot status through the My Vote Wisconsin portal. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day (postmarks don't count; ballots must be physically received). Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines under federal law. Wisconsin also allows early in-person absentee voting at the Pierce County Clerk's office and designated locations for the two weeks preceding Election Day, providing flexible voting options for residents who cannot vote on Election Day itself.