Kewaskum, Wisconsin Public Records

For village-specific election matters, the Kewaskum Village Clerk at Village Hall (206 First Street, Kewaskum, WI 53040, phone: 262-626-2191) coordinates with the Washington County Clerk's office and manages local candidate filings and municipal election logistics. Wisconsin residents may register to vote online through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov, by mail, in person at the municipal clerk's office, or at the polls on Election Day. The state offers same-day voter registration, allowing eligible 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, or government document showing current name and address. While the state doesn't require registration by a specific deadline before Election Day, online and mail registration must be completed at least 20 days before an election. In-person registration at the municipal clerk's office is available until the Friday before Election Day, with Election Day registration available at the polls with proper documentation. The village holds municipal elections for Village Board trustees, Village President, and other local offices during the spring election cycle, typically the first Tuesday in April. Village trustees serve three-year staggered terms, with some positions appearing on the ballot each year. The next Village President election is scheduled for April 2026, along with several trustee seats. Residents can find information about local candidates, ballot questions, and election dates through the Village Clerk's office or the MyVote Wisconsin website. Polling place assignments can be looked up at https://myvote.wi.gov by entering a residential address; the site displays the voter's assigned polling location, sample ballot, and election dates. Under Wisconsin public records law, voter registration lists are public information and available for inspection, though use is restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees are filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission and searchable online at https://cfis.wi.gov. Candidate nomination papers and declarations of candidacy are filed with the appropriate clerk's office, village clerk for municipal offices, county clerk for county offices, state for state offices, and become public records. Election results by precinct, including vote totals for the village's polling locations, are published by the Washington County Clerk after each election and available on the Washington County website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Washington County saw Turnout in the village was consistent with county averages, demonstrating strong civic engagement. Wisconsin will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and one U.S. Senate seat (Ron Johnson's seat, Class III, six-year term). State legislative races will include all 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats (two-year terms) and approximately half of the 33 Wisconsin State Senate seats (four-year staggered terms); residents vote for representatives in specific Assembly and Senate districts based on redistricting. Washington County will hold elections for constitutional offices such as County Executive (if the term expires in 2026), County Board supervisors from certain districts, and various county officials. Judicial elections for Circuit Court judges may also appear on the ballot if seats are up for election or if vacancies occur. Wisconsin voters may request absentee ballots for any reason. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through MyVote Wisconsin at https://myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or fax to the municipal clerk (Kewaskum Village Clerk for village residents). Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. On the Thursday before Election Day for regular absentee voting. Wisconsin law requires absentee ballots to be returned by 8:00 p.m. On Election Day to be counted; ballots may be returned by mail (must be received by Election Day, not just postmarked), in person to the municipal clerk's office during business hours, or deposited in a secure drop box if available. Early in-person absentee voting is available at the Kewaskum Village Hall and other designated locations beginning two weeks before each election. Voters must present acceptable photo ID when voting absentee in person or include a copy of acceptable ID with mailed absentee ballots. For complete information on registration, polling places, absentee voting, and upcoming elections, residents should visit https://myvote.wi.gov or contact the Washington County Clerk's Office.