Williams Bay, Wisconsin Public Records

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at myvote.wi.gov, the state's official voter information portal, which also provides registration status checks, polling place lookups, absentee ballot requests, sample ballots, and absentee ballot tracking. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, being at least 18 years old, Wisconsin residency for at least 28 consecutive days before the election, and not currently serving a felony sentence. Same-day voter registration is available at the polls on Election Day with proof of residency such as a Wisconsin driver's license, state ID, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck showing a current address. Village elections take place in the spring of odd-numbered years; Williams Bay's next village elections are scheduled for April 2025 and April 2027. These elections determine the Village President (mayor), Village Trustees, and potentially school board members. The Village President serves a two-year term, while Village Trustees serve staggered two-year terms. Residents can track candidate filings and local ballot measures through Williams Bay Village Hall (262-245-2700) and Walworth County Clerk's election information page. To find your assigned polling place, visit myvote.wi.gov and enter your address, most residents vote at Williams Bay Village Hall, 120 Williams Street, though precinct boundaries should be verified. Wisconsin maintains extensive public election records including voter registration lists (with some personal information redacted), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees, candidate registration statements, and detailed precinct-by-precinct results through the Wisconsin Elections Commission at elections.wi.gov and the Walworth County Clerk. Walworth County reported approximately 65-68% voter turnout among registered voters in the November 2024 presidential election, with over 60,000 ballots cast countywide. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several significant races to Williams Bay and Walworth County voters. Wisconsin's gubernatorial election tops the ballot, as Governor Tony Evers' term expires in 2027. All 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats, including the district representing the village, will be on the ballot. Half of the 33 Wisconsin State Senate seats will be contested if the local senate district is up in 2026. Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, which includes Walworth County, will hold a U.S. House race. Countywide offices such as Walworth County Sheriff, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and County Board supervisors may also appear on the ballot, along with potential local referenda or school district questions. Absentee voting is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Requests can be submitted online through myvote.wi.gov, by mail, email, or fax to the Williams Bay Village Clerk (262-245-2700), or in person. The deadline for regular absentee ballot requests is 5 p.m. On the Thursday before Election Day, though in-person absentee voting at the clerk's office continues until the Sunday before the election. Completed absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. On Election Day to be counted.