Plymouth, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at myvote.wi.gov, the state's official voter information portal operated by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Registration is available online up to 20 days before an election, or in person at the municipal clerk's office up to and including Election Day. The state requires proof of residence when registering, including documents showing current name and residential address such as a Wisconsin driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck. Photo ID is also required to vote, including Wisconsin driver's licenses, state ID cards, U.S. Passports, military IDs, or certain tribal IDs. The city holds Spring elections on the first Tuesday in April of odd-numbered years for mayor, city council members, and municipal judge as needed. The Plymouth Common Council consists of alderpersons representing city wards, elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis. The next municipal elections will be held in April 2025 and April 2027. Local voters also participate in Sheboygan County elections for county board supervisors (elected to two-year terms in even-numbered years), county executive, district attorney, sheriff, clerk of circuit courts, register of deeds, treasurer, and coroner. Residents can find their assigned polling location by visiting myvote.wi.gov and entering their address. The website shows polling place location, hours, ballot preview, and early voting options. The city typically operates polling places at locations including the Plymouth Fire Department and other public buildings depending on ward boundaries. Wisconsin public election records include voter registration lists (available for purchase by candidates and parties under Wisconsin Statutes §6.36), campaign finance reports (searchable at cfis.wi.gov), candidate declarations and nomination papers, and official election results by ward and municipality. Precinct-level results are published by the Sheboygan County Clerk and Wisconsin Elections Commission after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Sheboygan County reported approximately 72% voter turnout with roughly 80,000 ballots cast from approximately 110,000 registered voters. Local precincts showed similar participation rates reflecting strong civic engagement in the community. The November 3, 2026 general election will be critical for area voters. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, with Governor Tony Evers' term expiring. All constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer will be on the ballot. Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat is not up in 2026 (next in 2028). All 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats will be contested, including the district serving the city. Half of the 33 Wisconsin State Senate seats (odd-numbered districts) will be on the ballot. Sheboygan County will elect county executive, county board supervisors, district attorney, sheriff, clerk of circuit courts, register of deeds, treasurer, and coroner. The city may have council seats on the Spring 2027 ballot. Wisconsin offers in-person absentee voting (early voting) beginning 14 days before an election at municipal clerk offices. Residents can vote early at Plymouth City Hall during designated hours published before each election. Voters may also request mail-in absentee ballots through myvote.wi.gov or by written request to the Plymouth City Clerk. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Thursday before the election (5 p.m.) for regular processing, though in-person absentee voting is available through the Sunday before Election Day. Military and overseas voters have extended deadlines under federal law. Wisconsin requires photo ID for both in-person and absentee voting.