Milton, Wisconsin Public Records

Registration requires a name, address, date of birth, and the last four digits of a Wisconsin driver license number or state ID. Same-day voter registration is available at the polls with proof of residence, though pre-registering is encouraged. The deadline for online and mail registration falls 20 days before any election. Municipal elections for Mayor and Common Council members happen on the Wisconsin spring election date, typically the first Tuesday in April during odd-numbered years. The next mayoral election is scheduled for April 2027. City council seats are also contested in spring elections with staggered terms. Candidate information, local ballot questions, and sample ballots can be found through the City Clerk at Milton City Hall (608-868-6900) or through the MyVote Wisconsin portal. For polling place information, residents should visit myvote.wi.gov and enter their address to find their assigned location, voting hours (typically 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM), and accessibility details. Publicly accessible Wisconsin election records include the statewide voter registration list (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, candidate nomination papers and declarations, and detailed precinct-level election results published by the Wisconsin Elections Commission and Rock County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rock County reported approximately 62% voter turnout with over 56,000 votes cast out of approximately 90,000 registered voters, with results available by municipality including Milton on Rock County Clerk's website. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several significant races: Wisconsin's gubernatorial election (Governor Tony Evers' current term expires in January 2027), one U.S. Senate seat (Ron Johnson's seat is up for election in 2028, not 2026, but Tammy Baldwin's seat may be contested if applicable to the cycle), all Wisconsin State Assembly seats including the district representing Milton, half of the Wisconsin State Senate seats (even-numbered districts in 2026), Rock County constitutional officers including Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and Coroner, and potentially Rock County Board supervisors for certain districts. Absentee voting in Wisconsin can be requested online through myvote.wi.gov starting as early as possible before an election. Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Ballots can be returned by mail (must be received by Election Day, postmark does not count), in person at the municipal clerk's office (Milton City Hall) during early voting periods, or delivered to the polling place on Election Day. Wisconsin also offers in-person absentee voting (early voting) at designated locations beginning two weeks before each election.