Mauston, Wisconsin Public Records

The Juneau County Circuit Court, with its experienced judges, handles cases ranging from traffic violations to serious criminal offenses, so that justice is administered fairly for everyone in the community.

Residents register to vote online through the Wisconsin Elections Commission at myvote.wi.gov, the state's voter portal. Wisconsin offers online registration for those with a valid Wisconsin driver license or state ID, with a deadline of 11:59 PM on the Wednesday before Election Day (20 days prior). In-person registration remains available at the municipal clerk's office and at polling places on Election Day itself, provided voters bring proof of residence. Acceptable documents include a Wisconsin driver license, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing current name and address. Wisconsin requires photo identification when voting. Acceptable IDs include Wisconsin driver license, Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card, U.S. Passport, military ID, tribal ID, or certain student IDs. Municipal elections in Mauston determine the mayor, city council members, and city officials during spring elections, typically held the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years. The Mayor serves a two-year term, while City Council members serve staggered terms. The next mayoral election will be in April 2025. Information about local candidates and ballot issues is available through the City Clerk's office at Mauston City Hall or the Juneau County website. To locate their assigned polling place, residents use the MyVote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace, entering their address to find their ward, polling location, sample ballot, and election officials. Most voters cast ballots at locations such as Mauston High School or the Juneau County Courthouse depending on ward assignment. Wisconsin law makes extensive election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists (with limited personal information) can be purchased from municipal clerks, campaign finance reports are searchable through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System at cfis.wi.gov, candidate filing information is available through county and state election offices, and precinct-level election results are posted online after each election. In the November 2024 general election, Juneau County recorded approximately 11,500 registered voters with turnout of approximately 70-75% for the presidential election, reflecting typical patterns for Wisconsin's engaged electorate in high-stakes contests. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in Mauston and Juneau County will decide several significant races. Wisconsin will elect its Governor (current Governor Tony Evers' term expires; the office is up in 2026), all members of the Wisconsin State Assembly (99 districts), half of the Wisconsin State Senate (odd-numbered districts in 2026), and potentially a U.S. Senate seat if one is scheduled. County-level offices including Juneau County Board supervisors, county constitutional officers (District Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of Circuit Court, Register of Deeds, Treasurer), and potentially county executive or administrative positions may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Local school board seats for Mauston School District will also be contested in the spring 2026 election. Wisconsin offers no-excuse absentee voting, meaning any registered voter may request an absentee ballot. Requests can be made online through MyVote Wisconsin (myvote.wi.gov), by mail, email, or in person at the municipal clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests must be received by 5:00 PM on the Thursday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarked by Election Day and received within a few days is NOT sufficient, must be received by 8 PM), in person at the clerk's office, or at the polling place. Wisconsin Stat. Chapter 5-12 govern election procedures, voter registration, and public access to election records.