Rockland, Wisconsin Public Records

The state permits same-day registration at polling places, though those registering in advance must do so at least 20 days before an election. Registration requires proof of residence, such as a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing name and current address, along with proof of identity. Wisconsin law mandates photo ID for voting, accepting driver's licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, passports, or tribal IDs. Instead, local governance comes from the Town of Onalaska Town Board, with elections for town chair, supervisors, and clerk held during spring elections in odd-numbered years. The next Town of Onalaska elections are scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. Residents also participate in county-wide races for La Crosse County Board supervisors, county executive, sheriff, clerk, treasurer, and other constitutional offices. To find their assigned polling place, Rockland residents can enter their address at myvote.wi.gov, which provides specific location details, hours, and sample ballot information. Wisconsin's public records law makes voter registration lists available for inspection, though commercial use is prohibited. Campaign finance reports are filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission and searchable at ethics.wi.gov, documenting contributions and expenditures for state and county candidates. The county clerk publishes precinct-level election results through the Lacrosse County website. La Crosse County showed strong civic participation in the November 2024 presidential election, with approximately 67% voter turnout as over 73,000 ballots were cast from roughly 109,000 registered voters. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Wisconsin voters including those in Rockland will decide several significant races. The gubernatorial race will be front and center, as Wisconsin governors serve four-year terms and Governor Tony Evers' current term expires in January 2027. Voters will choose either to re-elect the incumbent or select a new governor. No U.S. Senate seat is up in 2026 - Senator Tammy Baldwin won re-election in 2024 and Senator Ron Johnson's seat doesn't come up until 2028. However, all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly and half of the 33 State Senate seats will be on the ballot, including representation for the area's legislative districts. La Crosse County offices up for election in 2026 include county board supervisor positions and possibly other constitutional offices depending on term schedules. Absentee voting in Wisconsin is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Voters can request absentee ballots online at myvote.wi.gov starting well before an election. The municipal clerk must receive absentee ballot requests no later than 5 p.m. On the Thursday before Election Day. Voters may choose to receive ballots by mail or vote absentee in person at the municipal clerk's office during designated early voting hours. Completed absentee ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. On Election Day to be counted - postmarks do not extend this deadline. Wisconsin law requires an adult U.S. Citizen to witness the absentee ballot and sign the envelope. For Rockland voters, absentee ballot requests and in-person absentee voting are handled by the Town of Onalaska Clerk at W6870 Brickl Road, Holmen, WI 54636, phone (608) 783-3151. Complete election information, candidate lists, and ballot details are available through myvote.wi.gov and the La Crosse County Clerk's website.