Hager City, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents, including those in the village, can register to vote online through the statewide MyVote Wisconsin portal at myvote.wi.gov, in person at the Pierce County Clerk's office, at their polling place on Election Day, or by mail. The state offers Election Day registration, allowing eligible residents to register at their polling place with proof of residence. To register online or by mail, voters must submit their application at least 20 days before an election. Acceptable proof of residence includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing the voter's current name and address. Wisconsin does require voters to present an acceptable photo ID when voting in person, such as a Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card, military ID, U.S. Passport, or tribal ID card. As an unincorporated community, Hager City does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Local governance comes from the Town of Trenton, which holds town elections in the spring of odd-numbered years for positions including Town Chair, Town Supervisors, and Town Clerk. Town elections are nonpartisan and typically held on the first Tuesday in April. Residents vote at their assigned polling place, which for local voters is typically the Trenton Town Hall or a nearby community facility. Voters can look up their assigned polling place, view their sample ballot, check their voter registration status, and request an absentee ballot through the MyVote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov by entering their name and date of birth. Election records in Wisconsin are highly transparent and publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are public records available through the Wisconsin Elections Commission, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for all state and local candidates are available online through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System at cfis.wi.gov, allowing the public to track contributions and expenditures for candidates running for state legislature, county offices, and local positions. County-level election results, including precinct-by-precinct vote totals, are posted on the Pierce County Clerk's website after each election. The Wisconsin Elections Commission website at elections.wi.gov provides statewide results, voter turnout statistics, and historical election data. In the November 2024 presidential election, Pierce County recorded a turnout of approximately 76% of registered voters, consistent with Wisconsin's traditionally high voter participation rates. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area and throughout Pierce County will decide several key races. Wisconsin will hold elections for Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly, and 17 of the 33 State Senate seats (odd-numbered districts). Pierce County voters will also elect county-level positions including County Board Supervisors for their district, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, and possibly County Coroner depending on the term schedule. There may be town-level referendums or special elections for the Town of Trenton. Judicial elections for Wisconsin Circuit Court judges may appear on the ballot if seats in the 7th Judicial District are up for election or if there are vacancies. The 2026 election will not include a U.S. Senate race for Wisconsin, as both Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson were last elected in 2024 and 2022 respectively, with their terms extending beyond 2026. However, all eight of Wisconsin's U.S. House of Representatives seats will be on the ballot. Wisconsin offers several options for absentee voting. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online through myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the Pierce County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Thursday before Election Day for regular absentee voting, or voters can request an absentee ballot in person at the clerk's office up until the Sunday before the election. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines and special provisions. Once received, absentee ballots must be returned by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received by 8:00 PM on Election Day) or delivered in person to the Pierce County Clerk's office or the voter's polling place by 8:00 PM on Election Day. Wisconsin does not require an excuse to vote absentee, and any registered voter can choose to vote by mail for any reason.