How to Search Wisconsin Voter Records (Start Here)

Voter registration records in Wisconsin are maintained by county election offices and the state Secretary of State (or equivalent). Voter rolls are public records in most states, but access rules vary.

What this page covers: Wisconsin voter registration lookups, election results, and campaign filing databases. What it does not cover: How individuals voted (ballots are secret) or federal election data (that is on the FEC page).

Where to start: To verify your own voter registration, use the state's online voter lookup tool (usually on the Secretary of State website). For voter roll data, contact the county election office.

Common mistake: Voter registration records show who is registered and where — they do not show how someone voted. Ballot secrecy is protected by law.

Statewide voter database
To comply with federal and state law
Check status / polling place
Search by name to view your registration information
Online registration
Search by name to view your registration information
Population
5,960,975
Households
2,435,900
Median Income
$72,458
Median Home Value
$230,700
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Wisconsin voter records URL verified against the official state publisher at myvote.wi.gov on the review date. 7 primary .gov sources cited below.

Wisconsin Voter Records — Key Facts (2026)

Voter registration, voting history, and election administration in Wisconsin — what's public, what's not, and what 2024-2026 changed.
Public
Registration record
In most states
Secret
Your ballot choice
Constitutionally protected
State-run
Elections administration
Federal sets standards
EAVS
Federal election survey
Biennial — next 2026
65.3%
U.S. turnout (2024)
Census voting tables
What's public vs. private in a Wisconsin voter record
Your name & address
100%
Party affiliation
80%
Did you vote
100%
How you voted
0%
Your driver's license
0%
Your SSN
0%
Unit: % publicly searchable.

What Changed in 2026 — Wisconsin Voter Records

2026
Wisconsin voter records portal active
The official Wisconsin portal at myvote.wi.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for voter records in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for voter records
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission at www.eac.gov provides federal-level context that complements Wisconsin state records.
2026
Wisconsin access in 2026
For 2026, Wisconsin continues to publish voter records information through state-authorized portals; check myvote.wi.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Wisconsin's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.

The 3-Tier Wisconsin Voter Records Access

1
Tier 1 — Your own record
Wisconsin lets every voter check their own registration status online — always free.
2
Tier 2 — Public voter file
Wisconsin statewide voter file may be sold or restricted, depending on state law.
3
Tier 3 — Voting history
Whether you voted (not how) is public in most states. The ballot is secret.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Wisconsin Voter Records

❌ Myth: "Wisconsin voter rolls are secret."
✓ Truth: False. The list of registered voters is public in most states (sometimes with restrictions on commercial use).
❌ Myth: "Who I voted for is public."
✓ Truth: False. The ballot is secret. Only WHETHER you voted is recorded.
❌ Myth: "Federal government runs Wisconsin elections."
✓ Truth: False. Elections are run by 50 states + DC. The EAC sets standards, not administration.
❌ Myth: "Voter registration purges are illegal."
✓ Truth: False. NVRA allows list maintenance under specific rules. EAVS tracks this every 2 years.
❌ Myth: "I can buy a national voter file."
✓ Truth: False. There is no national voter file. You buy each state file separately (where allowed).

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

Related Voter Records Resources

Related Public Records
National view of this topic: All states: Voter records
Sample Wisconsin counties: Adams · Ashland · Barron · Bayfield · Brown

Voter Records Databases

6 official Wisconsin voter records sources.

Voter Records

My Polling Place
Official Free
Search by name to view your registration information, voting history, vote absentee or make updates to your registration. *=Required Field · Search by address to find your polling place, see what will be on your ballot, find your next election or learn about absentee voting. *=Required Field
My Vote WI
Official Free
Search by name to view your registration information, voting history, vote absentee or make updates to your registration. *=Required Field · Search by address to find your polling place, see what will be on your ballot, find your next election or learn about absentee voting. *=Required Field
Common Council
Official Free
One Alderperson from each odd-numbered Aldermanic District shall be elected at the annual spring election in the even-numbered years and one Alderperson from each even-numbered Aldermanic District shall be elected at the annual spring election in the odd-numbered years. For more information on the powers of the Common Council, to view Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code. to view a map of all districts within the City of West Bend.
Brown County > Departments > County Clerk > Elections
Official Free
The Brown County Clerk's Office administer all Federal, State, County, and local Elections. ... Go to the MyVote Wisconsin website at myvote.wi.gov **Voter registration applications and absentee ballot requests can also be submitted directly to your local city, village, or town clerk. Please contact your local Municipal Clerk for more details.** On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m.
Results | Marathon County, WI
Official Free
Marathon County Jobs · Marriage License · Nicotine Prevention · Nurse-Family Partnership · Passport · Polling Place · Pool or Campground Permit · Rabies and Animal Bites · Radon Kit · Replacement Address Sign · Special Event Campground Permit · Substance Misuse ·
2026 Elections | Superior, WI - Official Website
Official Free
Sample Ballots for City of Superior Spring Election · Public Notice: Public Test of Tabulation Equipment, Municipal Board of Absentee Canvassers, Municipal Board of Canvassers · Notice of Absentee Voting to be administered by Special Voting Deputies for Spring Election · Notice of Spring Election and Sample Ballots for April 7, 2026 · Spring Election, April 7, 2026 Election Notice: Location and Hours of Polling Places

Wisconsin Counties

72 Wisconsin counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wisconsin's official voter-status lookup is operated by the Official Wisconsin Voter Records. Enter your name and date of birth at myvote.wi.gov to confirm your active registration, polling place, and the ballot you will receive.

You can register to vote in Wisconsin online, by mail, or in person through the Official Wisconsin Voter Records at myvote.wi.gov. Wisconsin also accepts the federal voter-registration form available at vote.gov. Registration deadlines vary by election; check the official site for current cutoffs.

Wisconsin's public voter file is regulated by state law. The Official Wisconsin Voter Records at myvote.wi.gov publishes what voter data is searchable by the public, what is restricted to candidates / parties / approved researchers, and which fields (driver's license number, full date of birth, etc.) are confidential.

Ballot-tracking is operated by the Official Wisconsin Voter Records and most Wisconsin counties through the BallotTrax or equivalent vendor system. Access the official tracker via myvote.wi.gov — enter your name and birthdate to see when your ballot was mailed, returned, and accepted for counting.

You must re-submit your registration through the Official Wisconsin Voter Records whenever you change your name, address, or party affiliation. The update is free at myvote.wi.gov and should be completed before the next election's deadline to ensure your ballot is mailed to the correct address.