New Berlin, Wisconsin Public Records

The New Berlin Police Department is responsible for maintaining public safety and law enforcement records for the city. These records, such as incident reports, arrest records, and traffic citations, can be requested through the department's website at https://www.newberlinwi.gov/102/Police. Residents and interested parties can also contact the department's records division for more information.

New Berlin voters are served by the Waukesha County Clerk's Office, which administers elections for the city and all of Waukesha County. The office is located at 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC-240, Waukesha, WI 53188, phone (262) 548-7010, and the website is www.waukeshacounty.gov/countyclerk. The County Clerk manages voter registration, absentee voting, polling place assignments, election results, and campaign finance filings. Voters can contact the office with questions about voter registration status, ballot questions, or election procedures.

New Berlin residents can register to vote online through the Wisconsin MyVote website at myvote.wi.gov, which is operated by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Wisconsin offers same-day voter registration, meaning eligible residents can register at their polling place on Election Day by providing proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license, utility bill, or bank statement. Online registration must be completed at least 20 days before an election. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, and residents of Wisconsin for at least 28 consecutive days. Wisconsin requires voters to present an acceptable photo ID at the polls, such as a Wisconsin driver's license, Wisconsin DOT-issued ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, or tribal ID.

New Berlin holds municipal elections in the spring of odd-numbered years for local offices including mayor, city council (alderpersons representing eight districts), and municipal judge. The mayor and alderpersons serve four-year terms, with council seats staggered. The next New Berlin municipal election will be held in April 2025, with primary elections in February if needed. Local ballot measures such as school referendums or advisory questions may also appear on municipal or general election ballots. Candidate filings and campaign finance reports for New Berlin candidates are available through the Waukesha County Clerk's Office and the Wisconsin Elections Commission's Campaign Finance Information System at cfis.wi.gov.

To find their assigned polling place, New Berlin residents can use the MyVote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov by entering their address. The site displays the voter's polling location, sample ballot, and elected officials. New Berlin has multiple polling places located at schools, community centers, and public buildings throughout the city's eight aldermanic districts. Polling hours are typically 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Wisconsin's public election records include voter registration lists, which are maintained by municipal clerks and the Wisconsin Elections Commission and can be requested under Wisconsin's Open Records Law. Campaign finance disclosures are publicly accessible through the CFIS database, showing contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates. Candidate filings, nominating petitions, and precinct-level election results are public and available through the County Clerk and the Elections Commission. Voter histories (whether an individual voted in a particular election, but not how they voted) are also public records.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Waukesha County saw robust turnout with approximately 75-78% of registered voters casting ballots, reflecting the county's status as a Republican-leaning stronghold in Wisconsin's politically competitive landscape. Waukesha County consistently posts some of the highest turnout rates in Wisconsin.

On November 3, 2026, New Berlin and Waukesha County voters will decide several key races. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election is scheduled for 2026, meaning voters will elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor. All 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly and half of the 33 Wisconsin State Senate seats will be on the ballot, including representation for New Berlin's legislative districts. There is no U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin up for election in 2026; Wisconsin's Senate seats are contested in 2024 and 2028. County-level offices such as Waukesha County Executive, County Board supervisors, Sheriff, District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and Clerk may also be on the ballot depending on term schedules. Judicial elections for Circuit Court judges and potentially Court of Appeals seats will also appear. New Berlin voters should verify specific races closer to the election through the County Clerk's office or MyVote Wisconsin.

Wisconsin offers absentee voting both by mail and in-person. Voters can request an absentee ballot online through MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the municipal clerk's office. For New Berlin voters, the New Berlin City Clerk's Office at 16300 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151, phone (262) 797-2445, handles absentee ballot requests and in-person absentee voting. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Thursday before Election Day for mail ballots, though in-person absentee voting is available until the Sunday before Election Day. Voters must provide a copy of an acceptable photo ID with their absentee ballot request. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.