Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online through MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov, a site operated by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Online registration closes 20 days before an election, though the state also offers in-person registration at polling places on Election Day with proper proof of residence. Those registering online must provide a valid Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card number. In-person registrants must show acceptable proof of residence such as a current utility bill, bank statement, or government document displaying their name and current address. Wisconsin requires all voters to present photo identification when voting, including Wisconsin driver's licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, or certain other government-issued photo IDs. The village holds municipal elections in the spring, typically on the first Tuesday in April, for village board positions and other local offices. Residents elect a Village President and Village Board trustees on staggered terms. Information about local candidates, polling places, and ballot issues is available by contacting the Village Clerk at 206 Mill Street (phone: 715-983-2714) or through the Trempealeau County Clerk's election information. The next village elections will occur in April of odd-numbered years for various positions. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov by entering their address. The system displays the voter's polling location, what's on their ballot, and their elected representatives. Most local voters cast ballots at a polling location within the village, typically at a public building such as the village hall or community center. Wisconsin maintains extensive public election records. Voter registration lists are publicly available with some personal information redacted, accessible through records requests to the Trempealeau County Clerk or the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission and the Trempealeau County Clerk, showing contributions, expenditures, and donors for candidates and political committees. The public can inspect these reports at any time. Candidate filing information, nomination papers, and declarations of candidacy are maintained by the Trempealeau County Clerk as public records. After each election, precinct-level results are published by the Trempealeau County Clerk and made available on the Trempealeau County website and through the Wisconsin Elections Commission. In the November 2024 presidential election, Trempealeau County saw strong voter turnout consistent with Wisconsin's typically high participation rates, with approximately 65-70% of registered voters casting ballots. Specific precinct-level results for the village and surrounding areas are available through the Trempealeau County Clerk's office, showing voting patterns in local contests and statewide races. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide important federal, state, and local races. Wisconsin will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, one U.S. Senate seat pending the specific seat cycle, all of Wisconsin's U.S. House seats - the village is in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District - and state legislature positions including State Senate and Assembly districts that represent the area. Various county offices such as County Board supervisors, Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, and other constitutional officers will also appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Voters should check MyVote Wisconsin and the Trempealeau County Clerk's office closer to the election for confirmed candidate lists and ballot measures. Wisconsin offers absentee voting by mail for any registered voter. Requests can be made online through MyVote Wisconsin at myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the municipal clerk's office. Voters in the village should contact the Village Clerk for in-person requests. Absentee ballot requests must be made in writing and received by the Thursday before the election, or the Friday before if requesting in person. Military and overseas voters have additional options and extended deadlines. After receiving their ballot by mail, voters complete it and return it by mail or in person to the municipal clerk's office. Ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Wisconsin also offers in-person absentee voting at clerk's offices during the period before elections.