Ontario, Wisconsin Public Records

Registration is available up to 20 days before an election online, or voters can register in person at their municipal clerk's office through the Friday before the election, or at their polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable proof of residence documents include a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document showing current name and address. The village holds municipal elections in the spring of odd-numbered years for village board trustees and other local offices; the next Ontario village elections will be held in April 2025 and April 2027. Residents also participate in Vernon County elections for county board supervisors, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and other county offices, as well as state and federal elections. To find their assigned polling place, residents can use the MyVote Wisconsin polling place lookup tool at myvote.wi.gov by entering their address. The system provides polling location, sample ballot, and information about early voting options. Wisconsin law makes certain election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists (available to candidates and parties with restrictions on commercial use), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at cfis.wi.gov), candidate registration forms and nomination papers, and precinct-level election results. The Vernon County Clerk's office can provide information about local candidates, ballot measures, and election results. Absentee ballots can be returned by mail (must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day) or delivered in person to the municipal clerk's office or at designated early voting locations. Wisconsin allows early in-person absentee voting beginning 14 days before an election at locations designated by each municipality, typically the clerk's office or other government building.