Edgerton, Wisconsin Public Records

Access to these documents falls under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, which governs how the public can obtain governmental records and ensures transparency in law enforcement activities throughout the state.

The state offers same-day voter registration, meaning eligible residents can register and vote on Election Day by providing proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck showing current name and address. Municipal elections specific to the city take place in April of odd-numbered years, when voters elect the Mayor and Common Council members (alderpersons). The next municipal election will be held in April 2025, with mayoral and council seats on the ballot. The Mayor serves a two-year term, while alderpersons represent specific districts within the city for two-year terms. Local ballot measures and referenda may also appear on municipal ballots. Edgerton residents can find their assigned polling place using the MyVote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov, which allows users to enter their address and view their polling location, sample ballot, and what's on the ballot for upcoming elections. Under Wisconsin Statutes § 6.36, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though use is restricted to election-related purposes. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are public and searchable through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission website at ethics.wi.gov. Election results by precinct are published by Rock County Clerk after certification and are available on the Rock County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rock County reported approximately 67% voter turnout, with over 100,000 ballots cast out of approximately 150,000 registered voters, reflecting strong engagement in the presidential race. For the November 3, 2026 general election, residents will decide several significant races: Wisconsin's gubernatorial election (Governor Tony Evers' seat is up in 2026), all of Wisconsin's U.S. House seats including the district covering the city (currently the 1st Congressional District), all Wisconsin State Assembly seats (representatives serve two-year terms), even-numbered Wisconsin State Senate districts (senators serve four-year terms), and Rock County constitutional offices including County Executive, County Board supervisors, District Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, Treasurer, and Coroner. U.S. Senate seats from Wisconsin are not up in 2026 (next election in 2028). To request an absentee ballot in Wisconsin, voters can apply online through myvote.wi.gov, by mail, in person at the Rock County Clerk's office, or by email/fax. Absentee ballot requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before Election Day (or by the Friday before if applying in person). Wisconsin requires a valid photo ID to vote, including absentee voting, and voters must upload or submit a copy of their ID with their absentee ballot request. Once received, absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.