Genesee Depot, Wisconsin Public Records

The state offers same-day voter registration, allowing residents to register at their polling place on Election Day with proper proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing name and current address. The deadline for online or mail registration is 20 days before an election, though same-day registration remains available. As an unincorporated community within the Town of Genesee, the village does not hold separate municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote in Town of Genesee elections for Town Board supervisors, Town Chairperson, and other town offices. Town elections in Wisconsin are held on the spring election date (the first Tuesday in April) in odd-numbered years, with the next Town of Genesee elections scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. Voters also participate in Waukesha County elections for County Executive, County Board supervisors, Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, and Treasurer, with county executive and county board races held in the spring and other constitutional offices in the fall. Polling place locations for residents can be found through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov by entering your address. The site provides specific polling location, sample ballots, and information about what will be on your ballot. Most voters in the area cast ballots at the Town of Genesee Town Hall at N37 W28480 Highway E, Pewaukee, WI 53072, though voters should verify their specific polling location before each election. Wisconsin public records law makes extensive election information available to the public. Voter registration lists are available from the Wisconsin Elections Commission and local clerks, subject to restrictions on use for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees can be searched through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System (CFIS) at https://cfis.wi.gov, showing contributions, expenditures, and donors for state and local candidates. Candidate filing information, nomination papers, and statements of candidacy are public records maintained by the appropriate clerk's office. Election results by ward and precinct are published by the Waukesha County Clerk and Wisconsin Elections Commission at https://elections.wi.gov.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Genesee voters are published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (https://elections.wi.gov/). Voters will also decide a U.S. County offices including Waukesha County Board supervisors in certain districts, along with the Town of Genesee Town Board positions if it's an applicable election year, will also be decided. Absentee voting in Wisconsin is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted online through MyVote Wisconsin at https://myvote.wi.gov starting 47 days before an election. Voters must provide a copy of an acceptable photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day and can be returned by mail, in person to the municipal clerk's office, or at designated drop boxes where available. The Town of Genesee Clerk processes absentee ballots for Genesee Depot voters and can be contacted through the Town Hall at 262-968-2165. Early in-person absentee voting (often called "early voting") is available at the clerk's office during specified hours in the two weeks before Election Day.