Elections
For Information, Contact Deerfield Village Hall:
23 W Nelson St.
P.O. Box 66
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5404
Polling place for Village of Deerfield residents
VILLAGE HALL
23 W Nelson St.
Deerfield, WI 53531
Hours: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Election Dates in 2024
- Presidential Preference Primary and Spring Election: April 2, 2024
- Partisan Primary: August 13, 2024
- General Election: November 5, 2024
Click here for additional Election information.
Voting Requirements
To be eligible to vote in the state of Wisconsin, a person must
- Be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Be 18 years of age on or before election day.
- Have been a resident of the municipality where he/she intends to vote for a minimum of 10 days prior to election day.
Voter Registration
The Statewide Voter Registration System
As of January 1, 2006, state law requires all voters to be registered. Federal law requires all registered voter information be stored in a centralized, state system. To meet these requirements, the State of Wisconsin has developed WisVote. Once registered in the system, a voter’s registration and voter history will follow that voter wherever they vote in Wisconsin.
When to Register
The sooner the better. Up to 20 days before an election you can register to vote by mail or online. You may register in-person until the Friday before the election at 5:00 p.m. or the close of business in the municipal clerk's office. You can also register to vote at the polls on election day.
How to Register
Persons wishing to register must:
- Complete the voter registration form.
- Supply their Wisconsin Department of Transportation – issued driver’s license or ID card number. If the applicant has not been issued a Wisconsin driver’s license or ID, they must provide the last 4 digits of their Social Security Number.
- Supply proof of residence.
- For further information on how to register visit the Wisconsin Election Commissions website.
Proof of Residence
Some samples of proof of residence are below or see the Wisconsin Election Commission for a complete list.
- Wisconsin Drivers License
- Wisconsin State ID
- Bank Statement
- Paycheck
- Utility Bill
- Tax Bill
On-Line Registration
Register online at https://myvote.wi.gov and follow the directions on the website. To register online, the voter must enter a name, date of birth, Driver License or State ID number and an address that matches what is file with the WI DMV.
By Mail
If registering by mail, the application must be postmarked no later than the 20th day before the election. Any person registering to vote by mail is required to provide a copy of acceptable proof of residency. Acceptable proof of residence is either a current and valid photo identification, current utility bill, bank statement, pay check, government check, or any government document that shows the name and address of the voter. The copy of the form of identification must be included when submitting the registration application. If a copy of identification is not included, the elector will be required to supply it before being issued a ballot at the polling place or before being issued an absentee ballot.
In Person at the Village Hall
You may register in-person in the Village Hall during normal business hours up until 5:00 p.m. the Friday before an election.
At the Polling Place
You may register at the polls on Election Day. Remember to bring valid Proof of Residence document when registering.
Absentee Voting
Under Wisconsin law, voters do not need a reason to vote absentee. Any voter who prefers to vote by absentee ballot may request one and there are many options for requesting an absentee ballot. If you are not already registered to vote in the Village of Deerfield, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.
Absentee Ballot Request Form EL-121
If you are already registered to vote in the Village, simply download the application for Absentee Ballot (EL-121) from the link above. Complete the form and mail, e-mail or drop off to the Village of Deerfield. Your application must be received by the Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be sent to you. Once received, a ballot will be mailed to you with return postage supplied (domestic mail only). The ballot must be received by 8pm on Election Day in order to be counted. Each voter must return or mail their own ballot in person, drop box ballots will not be counted.
See Wisconsin Elections Commission Absentee Voting for additional information.
In-Person Absentee Voting
You may also choose to vote absentee in person, you may do so at the Village Hall. In person Absentee voting starts on the 2nd Tuesday before the election and ends at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election. There is no absentee voting the day before any election.
Permanent Absentee Status
If getting to the polls is a physical hardship, you can apply for permanent absentee ballot status with the Village of Deerfield Clerk. Once you have permanent absentee ballot status, a ballot will be sent to you automatically as long as you return each one.