Rice Lake, Wisconsin Public Records

Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID card, or other documents showing current name and address. The city holds municipal elections in the spring of odd-numbered years. A mayor serves a two-year term, and seven city council members serve staggered terms. Residents vote at polling places determined by their ward. Voters can look up their specific polling location, view their sample ballot, and check their registration status at myvote.wi.gov by entering their name and date of birth. Wisconsin law provides broad public access to election records. Voter registration lists are public records available through the municipal clerk or county clerk, though they may not be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for local, county, and state candidates are available through the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at ethics.wi.gov. The County Clerk posts election results by precinct after each election. At the Barron County level, various offices including county board supervisors may appear on the ballot depending on district and term schedules. Voters should check the Barron County Clerk's website closer to the election date for a complete list of races and any local referenda. Wisconsin offers absentee voting both by mail and in-person. Voters can request an absentee ballot online at myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or in person at the municipal clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests for mail delivery must be received by the Thursday before Election Day. In-person absentee voting is available at the Rice Lake City Clerk's office beginning two weeks before each election. The state requires voters to provide a copy of an acceptable photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot by mail for the first time or if they do not have one on file.