Junction City, Wisconsin Public Records

Registration deadlines require voters to register by the third Wednesday before an election to use online or mail registration, though Wisconsin allows same-day voter registration at polling places on Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license or ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing the voter's current name and address. The village holds elections in the spring of odd-numbered years for village board trustees and village president positions. The next village election is scheduled for April 2025, with candidate filing taking place during the preceding December and January. Wisconsin spring elections occur on the first Tuesday in April. Ballot information, candidate lists, and sample ballots can be found through the MyVote Wisconsin portal or by contacting the Portage County Clerk. Residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting MyVote.wi.gov and entering their address; the site displays polling locations, sample ballots, and election dates. In Wisconsin, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, and campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are accessible through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System at https://cfis.wi.gov. Election results by precinct are published by the Portage County Clerk after canvassing and appear on the Portage County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Portage County reported strong voter turnout, with approximately 70% of registered voters casting ballots, reflecting Wisconsin's status as a competitive swing state with high civic engagement. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters here will decide several important races. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, as will elections for all Wisconsin State Assembly seats (two-year terms), half of the Wisconsin State Senate seats (four-year staggered terms), constitutional officers including Secretary of State and State Treasurer, and various county offices including county board supervisors, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and district attorney. Wisconsin's Senate seats are staggered with elections in 2024 and 2028, so 2026 will not feature a U.S. Senate race unless there is a special election. Specific local ballot measures or referenda for the village or Portage County may also appear. Wisconsin offers absentee voting for voters who cannot or prefer not to vote in person. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through MyVote.wi.gov or by mail or email to the municipal clerk. For the village, absentee ballot requests should be directed to the Junction City Village Clerk at 208 Main Street, Junction City, WI 54443, phone (715) 457-2510. The deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail is the Thursday before the election; in-person absentee voting is available until the Sunday before the election. Wisconsin requires voters to provide a copy of acceptable photo ID with absentee ballot requests.