Sharon, Wisconsin Public Records

Residents must register at least 20 days before an election to vote in that election, though same-day registration is available at the polling place on Election Day with proof of residence. Acceptable proof includes a Wisconsin driver's license or ID card with current address, a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address. Local voters participate in elections for the Town of Sharon Board, which includes a Town Chairman and Town Supervisors elected in odd-numbered years during the spring election, typically held in April. Residents also vote in Walworth County elections for County Board supervisors, Sheriff, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Clerk of Circuit Court, and District Attorney. The community falls within Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate districts represented in the Wisconsin Legislature. For federal representation, Sharon is part of Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. Polling place assignments can be found using the MyVote Wisconsin tool at myvote.wi.gov by entering a residential address; most Sharon residents vote at the Sharon Town Hall, W4830 State Road 11, Sharon, WI 53585. The MyVote website also provides sample ballots, candidate information, and election dates. In the November 2024 presidential election, Walworth County reported approximately 67% voter turnout with over 65,000 ballots cast from approximately 77,000 registered voters. Election results by municipality and ward are published on the Walworth County Clerk's website following canvassing. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Wisconsin voters including those in this community will decide the gubernatorial race (Governor Tony Evers' term expires in 2027, making 2026 a gubernatorial election year), all Wisconsin State Assembly seats (two-year terms), odd-numbered Wisconsin State Senate seats (four-year staggered terms), Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tammy Baldwin (up for election in 2024, so not on the 2026 ballot), the U.S. House sefor the 1st Congressional District, constitutional officers including Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer, and various Walworth County offices. Specific local races for Town of Sharon positions will be determined closer to the election date. 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 Walworth County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. On the Thursday before the election. In-person absentee voting (early voting) is available at the Walworth County Clerk's office beginning two weeks before each election. Wisconsin public election records include voter registration lists (available for inspection but with restrictions on use), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at cfis.wi.gov), candidate registration and nomination papers, and certified election results by ward and municipality. The Wisconsin Elections Commission at elections.wi.gov provides statewide election information, voting guides, and transparency data.