Sarona, Wisconsin Public Records

Election details including sample ballots, polling place locations, and results are available at www.co.washburn.wi.gov/county-clerk. Wisconsin voters can register online at myvote.wi.gov, the official state voter portal operated by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. The online registration deadline is 20 days before an election. Same-day voter registration is available at polling places on Election Day or during in-person absentee voting, though voters must provide proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license or state ID card with current address, a residential lease, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document. The state requires voters to present valid photo ID when voting, including a Wisconsin driver's license or state ID, U.S. Passport, military ID, or certain other specified identification. Sarona is located in the Town of Birchwood, and as an unincorporated community does not hold separate municipal elections. The town holds elections for town board supervisors, town clerk, and town treasurer in April of odd-numbered years. The next Town of Birchwood election will be held in April 2025. Residents can look up their specific polling place, view their sample ballot, and check their voter registration status at myvote.wi.gov by entering their name and date of birth or residential address. Wisconsin provides extensive public access to election records. Voter registration lists are public records available from the Wisconsin Elections Commission and county clerks, though sensitive information like Social Security numbers and birthdates is redacted. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees are searchable online at cfis.wi.gov, the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System. Candidate filing information, nomination papers, and declarations of candidacy are maintained by Washburn County Clerk for county and local offices, and by the Wisconsin Elections Commission for state offices. Precinct-by-precinct election results are posted by the Washburn County Clerk after each election and are available on the Washburn County website. The county has historically shown competitive elections with both Republican and Democratic candidates receiving significant support. Wisconsin will hold elections for Governor (four-year term), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, all 33 State Senate seats (Wisconsin Senate serves four-year terms), and all 99 State Assembly seats (two-year terms). No U.S. The county will elect county board supervisors in districts with seats expiring in 2026, and possibly other county offices depending on term schedules. The Town of Birchwood does not hold elections in even-numbered years. Voters should consult the Washburn County Clerk's office closer to the election for confirmed ballot information. Wisconsin voters can request absentee ballots through the myvote.wi.gov portal, which allows online requests for mail-in ballots. Voters can request absentee ballots for a specific election or request permanent absentee voter status (for voters age 65+, those with disabilities, or those indefinitely confined). Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Thursday before the election for regular mail ballots, though in-person absentee voting is available at the Washburn County Clerk's office and designated municipal clerk offices beginning two weeks before any election through the Sunday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted. Wisconsin law requires absentee voters to provide a copy of their photo ID with their absentee ballot application unless they are indefinitely confined or a military/overseas voter. Detailed instructions are available at myvote.wi.gov.