La Valle, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov, the official statewide voter information portal maintained by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The state allows voter registration up to and including Election Day, though online registration must be completed at least 20 days before an election. Registrants must provide proof of residence such as a utility bill, bank statement, or similar document showing name and current address. When voting in person, Wisconsin requires acceptable photo identification including a Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin DMV-issued ID card, military ID, passport, or other forms specified in Wisconsin Statutes § 6.79. Municipal elections for village president and village board trustees take place in La Valle during the spring of odd-numbered years, following Wisconsin's spring election schedule for local offices. The village president serves a two-year term, while trustees serve staggered two-year terms. Candidate filing information, local ballot questions, and election details are available through the Sauk County Clerk's Office and posted at the La Valle Village Hall. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the MyVote Wisconsin polling place lookup tool at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-My-Polling-Place. The village typically operates one polling location, usually at a public building, with the specific location and hours confirmed before each election. Election records in Wisconsin are largely public. Voter registration lists are available to candidates, political parties, and for legitimate election purposes as specified in Wisconsin Statutes § 6.36. Campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are searchable through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System (CFIS) at https://cfis.wi.gov, maintained by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Local candidate filings and municipal campaign finance reports may be filed with the Sauk County Clerk or village clerk depending on the office. Election results by precinct, including results for the village's voting ward, are published by the Sauk County Clerk after each election and become public records. The 2025 spring election in April will include Wisconsin Supreme Court and local offices. In November 2026, Wisconsin voters will elect a U.S. Senator, all members of the Wisconsin State Assembly, odd-numbered Wisconsin State Senate districts, Governor of Wisconsin, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and other statewide constitutional offices. At the Sauk County level, various Sauk County Board supervisor seats will appear on the ballot, along with potential county executive or administrative positions depending on term schedules. Sauk County is divided into State Senate District 14 and portions of Assembly Districts 41 and 42, so local voters will elect representatives in those districts. Voters should check MyVote Wisconsin and the Sauk County Clerk's website closer to the election for complete candidate lists and ballot information specific to their ward. Wisconsin offers several options for absentee voting. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot online through MyVote Wisconsin, by mail, email, or in person at the municipal clerk's office or county clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests must include proof of identification. The state allows in-person absentee voting, or early voting, beginning 14 days before an election at designated locations, typically Sauk County Clerk's office and sometimes additional sites in larger municipalities. Absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarked by Election Day does not count, ballots must be received by 8 PM), in person at the polling place or clerk's office, or via secure drop box where available. Wisconsin law is specific about absentee ballot handling, requiring witness signatures and careful completion of the ballot certificate envelope. Detailed absentee voting instructions are available at https://myvote.wi.gov and through the Sauk County Clerk's Office.