Medford, Wisconsin Public Records

The process requires a Wisconsin driver license or state ID number, date of birth, and the last four digits of a Social Security number. Online registration must be completed at least 20 days before any election. Same-day registration remains available at polling places on Election Day for those who bring proper proof of residence, a Wisconsin driver license, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck showing current address. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, age 18 or older by Election Day, and Wisconsin residency for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. State law mandates valid photo ID to vote. Municipal elections in the city include mayoral and council races, typically held during Wisconsin's spring elections in April of odd-numbered years. The mayor serves a two-year term, Common Council alderpersons representing wards within the community are also elected in spring contests. Local ballot questions, referenda, and school board elections for the Medford Area Public School District appear on these spring ballots as well. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting myvote.wi.gov and entering their address, or by contacting the Taylor County Clerk's office directly. Assignments are based on ward and municipal boundaries. Most voters in the city cast ballots at locations such as Medford Area Middle School or City Hall, depending on ward assignment. Public election records in Wisconsin include voter registration lists, which are available for inspection though restricted from commercial use. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees can be searched through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at ethics.wi.gov. Candidate nomination papers, declarations of candidacy, and official election results by precinct are also public documents accessible through the Taylor County Clerk or state online systems The county has historically trended Republican in statewide and federal contests. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election will feature candidates from both major parties vying to succeed Governor Tony Evers, whose term expires that year.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Medford voters are published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (https://elections.wi.gov/). School board and municipal judge positions may also be decided. Wisconsin's Absentee ballots can be requested online through myvote.wi.gov or by contacting the appropriate municipal clerk. Medford residents submit absentee ballot requests to the Medford City Clerk at City Hall, 134 South 8th Street, Medford, WI 54451 (phone: 715-748-2171). Requests are accepted starting 47 days before an election, with the deadline falling on the Thursday before Election Day at 5:00 PM for mail ballots. Voters can also request permanent absentee status if indefinitely confined due to age, illness, or disability. Completed ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.