Elmwood, Wisconsin Public Records

The state offers same-day registration at polling places, though advance registration closes 20 days before any election. To register, voters must provide proof of residence, a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck showing a current address, and meet basic requirements: U.S. Citizenship, at least 18 years old by election day, and residency in their ward or election district for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. Wisconsin requires acceptable photo ID when voting in person, including Wisconsin DMV-issued licenses or ID cards, U.S. Passports, military IDs, or certain tribal IDs. Municipal elections for the Village of Elmwood include races for Village President and Village Board trustees, along with any village-specific referendum questions. Wisconsin spring elections for municipal offices occur on the first Tuesday in April during odd-numbered years. The next village elections will take place in April 2025. Candidate information, local ballot measures, and results are posted by the Pierce County Clerk and on the MyVote Wisconsin website. Residents can find their assigned polling place at https://myvote.wi.gov by entering their address. The typical location for voters is the Elmwood Community Center, 513 South Main Street, Elmwood, WI 54740, though assignments should be confirmed before each election as they can change. Wisconsin public election records include voter registration lists, available to candidates and parties with restrictions, and campaign finance reports accessible through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at https://ethics.wi.gov for state candidates or through county clerks for local candidates. Candidate nomination papers, declarations, and official election results by ward and precinct are publicly accessible under Wisconsin's open records law. During the November 2024 presidential election, Pierce County reported strong turnout consistent with Wisconsin's high participation rates, with approximately 75-80% of registered voters casting ballots. The county trends moderately Republican in most statewide elections but includes Democratic-leaning areas, particularly near River Falls. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature critical races for local voters. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election will be on the ballot, with Governor Tony Evers' current term expiring. All constitutional offices, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer, will be contested. One U.S. Senate seat may be up depending on the cycle. Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly races will cover districts including the village; currently, the area is part of Senate District 10 and Assembly District 29. Pierce County will elect county board supervisors, county clerk, sheriff, treasurer, register of deeds, and circuit court judges if those positions are scheduled for 2026. Local school board positions and referenda may also appear on ballots. Absentee ballots can be requested through the MyVote Wisconsin portal at https://myvote.wi.gov by logging into voter records. Requests can be made online, by mail, by email, or in person at the Pierce County Clerk's office. Completed ballots can be returned by mail, though they must be received by 8:00 PM on election day, or delivered in person to the municipal clerk or polling place by the close of polls. Wisconsin does not offer permanent absentee status; voters must request ballots for each election, though a single annual request can cover all elections in a calendar year. Photo ID requirements apply to absentee voting.