Phillips, Wisconsin Public Records

Phillips residents can register online through the Wisconsin Elections Commission at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/RegisterToVote, in person at the Price County Clerk's office, through the City of Phillips Clerk at City Hall, 163 South Eyder Avenue (715-339-3111), or at their polling place on Election Day. Wisconsin's same-day registration allows eligible voters to register and cast a ballot on Election Day by showing proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck with their current address. State law requires photo ID to vote; acceptable forms include a Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card, military ID, passport, or certain other specified documents. Voters registering in advance by mail or online must do so at least 20 days before an election; after that deadline, registration is available only in person. Municipal elections in the city occur during spring of odd-numbered years, with the next contests scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. These elections determine the Phillips Mayor, Common Council members representing city wards, and other municipal officials serving staggered terms. Local ballot questions or referenda may appear alongside candidate races. The April spring election also includes County Board supervisors, school board members, and judicial positions. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/FindMyPollingPlace, which displays polling locations, sample ballots, and current elected officials based on address. During the November 3, 2024 general election, Price County recorded approximately 6,500 ballots from roughly 9,500 registered voters, producing a 68% turnout for the presidential race. The November 3, 2026 general election brings several significant races for local voters. Wisconsin has no U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (the next Senate races occur in 2028), but the Governor's race is scheduled for November 2026, with Governor Tony Evers or his successor's seat on the ballot. All 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats will be contested, including the representative for the district covering the city (currently Assembly District 34). Half of the 33 State Senate seats will also appear depending on district cycle. Price County will elect county officers including County Board supervisors, Sheriff (if the term expires), County Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Coroner, and Surveyor, based on term expiration dates. City voters will also decide any referendum questions placed on the ballot by the Common Council or citizen petition. Wisconsin permits no-excuse absentee voting; any registered voter can request an absentee ballot by mail, in person at the municipal clerk's office, or online through MyVote Wisconsin (https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/VoteAbsentee). Absentee ballot requests must arrive by the Thursday before Election Day for mail ballots, or as late as the Sunday before Election Day for in-person absentee voting at the clerk's office. Completed absentee ballots must reach the municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day to count. Public election records in Wisconsin include voter registration lists (available for inspection but restricted to election related purposes), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable through the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System at https://cfis.wi.gov), candidate nomination papers and filings (maintained by the Price County Clerk or municipal clerk), unofficial and official election results by ward and municipality (published by the Price County Clerk and Wisconsin Elections Commission at https://elections.wi.gov), and absentee ballot statistics showing numbers issued, returned, and rejected. Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 5-12 governs elections and public access to election records.