Mukwonago, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin provides online voter registration through MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov, where eligible residents register, check registration status, view sample ballots, and locate polling places. Online registration runs year-round but closes 20 days before any election. State law requires proof of residence when registering, and photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable identification includes a Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card, U.S. Passport, military ID, or other specified documents. Municipal elections for the village occur on the spring election date - the first Tuesday in April - during odd-numbered years. Village Board trustees and the Village President serve staggered terms. The next village elections are scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. Information about local candidates, ballot questions, and results is available through the Village Clerk at 262-363-6500 and the Waukesha County Clerk's election webpage. Residents participate in all county, state, and federal elections including races for Waukesha County Board, County Executive, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, District Attorney, and other county offices. Residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at myvote.wi.gov or contacting the Village Clerk. State law requires polling places to be accessible with appropriate accommodations. Most voters in this community cast ballots at locations within the village such as Village Hall or community centers, depending on ward assignment. The MyVote Wisconsin portal provides detailed information including hours (typically 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on election day), accessibility features, and maps. Wisconsin's public records law makes many election related records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists can be inspected, though personal information such as Social Security numbers remains protected. Campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees are public and searchable through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System (CFIS) at cfis.wi.gov. Candidate nomination papers, declarations of candidacy, and financial disclosure statements are maintained by the appropriate filing officer - municipal clerk for local offices, county clerk for county offices, state elections commission for state offices. Election results by ward and municipality are published by Waukesha County Clerk and available on the Waukesha County website following canvassing and certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Waukesha County experienced strong voter turnout consistent with its history as one of Wisconsin's most politically engaged counties, with participation typically exceeding 75-80% of registered voters in presidential elections. The county has historically shown strong Republican voting patterns, though individual races vary. Specific precinct-level data for the village can be obtained from Waukesha County Clerk following election certification. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters here and throughout Waukesha County will decide several important races. Wisconsin holds gubernatorial elections in midterm years, so the 2026 ballot will include the race for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as the current four-year term elected in 2022 will expire. The state also elects its Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer in 2026. All 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly will be on the ballot, as Assembly members serve two-year terms; the community is part of an Assembly district that will be contested. State Senate seats serving four-year terms may also appear depending on the district cycle. At the federal level, Wisconsin does not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (the next Wisconsin Senate races are in 2024 and 2028), but all eight U.S. House seats will be contested; local voters will elect their U.S. Representative. At the Waukesha County level, Waukesha County Board supervisor seats for even-numbered districts will be on the spring 2026 ballot, and county constitutional offices may also appear depending on term schedules. Voters should check the MyVote Wisconsin website and the Waukesha County Clerk's office closer to election dates for confirmed candidate lists and ballot questions. Wisconsin offers several methods for absentee voting. Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Requests can be submitted online through MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the municipal clerk's office. The request must be made by the Thursday before the election for mail delivery, or in person until the Sunday before the election during clerk's office hours. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on election day; ballots can be mailed (must be received by election day, not just postmarked), returned in person to the clerk's office during business hours, or deposited in an official drop box if available. Wisconsin does not have universal mail-in voting; voters must request an absentee ballot for each election, though annual requests are allowed.