Holmen, Wisconsin Public Records

Residents can register to vote online at myvote.wi.gov, a portal maintained by the Wisconsin Elections Commission that also lets voters confirm their registration status, preview sample ballots, and locate their assigned polling place. Wisconsin permits registration through Election Day itself, though voters must furnish proof of residence, a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or similar document, along with photo identification, which state law requires for in-person voting. The village holds municipal elections for village president (the local equivalent of mayor) and village board trustees. These contests occur during spring elections, with the next scheduled for April 2025. Board members serve staggered terms. Depending on the calendar, residents also vote on county, state, and federal races. Polling locations within the village are assigned by ward, and voters can determine their specific site by entering their address at MyVote.wi.gov, which displays ballot previews and voter information tailored to each residence. Wisconsin's public records law makes extensive election data available to the public. Voter registration lists can be purchased from Lacrosse County Clerk for election related uses. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are searchable through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at ethics.wi.gov. Nomination papers and declarations of candidacy are public documents held by both Lacrosse County Clerk and municipal clerks. Election results broken down by ward and municipality appear on the Lacrosse County website and through the state Elections Commission. The November 2024 general election saw strong turnout in La Crosse County, with approximately 70 percent of registered voters casting ballots in the presidential race, a reflection of Wisconsin's standing as a important swing state. Looking toward the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in Holmen and across the county will weigh in on several significant contests. The ballot will feature races for Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, all 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats, and odd-numbered State Senate districts - Holmen falls within Senate District 32. Depending on the cycle, a U.S. Senate seat may also be contested. County-level positions such as La Crosse County Board supervisors could appear depending on district and term schedules. Specific local races and any ballot questions will become clear as candidate filing takes place in early 2026. Residents can vote absentee either in person or by mail. Absentee ballot requests go through the MyVote.wi.gov portal or directly to the Lacrosse County Clerk. In-person absentee voting opens at the Clerk's office two weeks before Election Day. Mail-in absentee ballots must be requested ahead of time and received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to count. Photo ID is required for absentee requests with limited exceptions. Detailed procedures, deadlines, and requirements are available through the Lacrosse County Clerk's office at www.lacrossecounty.org/clerk.