Voting/Elections
Location: Town Hall, W7926 250th Ave., Hager City - Handicap accessible
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
FUTURE ELECTION DATES
- Spring Primary - February 15, 2022
- Spring Election - April 5, 2022
- Fall Primary - August 9, 2022
- General Election - November 8, 2022
VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration is required. The residency requirement is 10 days. The registration form is available online at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. Please include a copy of your proof of residency when registering by mail (usually copy of drivers license if it has current address on it.) The new law DOES NOT allow voter registration or absentee voting on the Monday before any election, so plan ahead. You may register on election days.
AT THE POLLS
Once it has been determined you are a registered voter, you will be asked to sign the poll book. If you refuse to sign, you will not be allowed to vote.
ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS
You MUST be a registered voter to get an absentee ballot. Your request for an absentee ballot must be in writing. You may e-mail the town clerk to make that request or you can get an absentee application online at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/. You must plan ahead as the new law states NO ABSENTEE VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY BEFORE ANY ELECTION.
TOWN ELECTIONS
The Town Chair, Supervisors, Clerk and Treasurer are elected in April of odd-numbered years and serve a two-year term. Candidates for these positions are nominated by town residents at the town caucus, which is held in January of odd numbered years. All town residents are invited to nominate persons for these positions at the caucus. The date for caucus is set at the December Town Board meeting in even numbered year.
WARDS
The Town of Trenton has two wards for the purpose of electing county board supervisors. Ward 1 is the largest of the two wards and is represented by County Board Supervisory District 16. The Town Hall is located in Ward 1. Ward 2 is represented by County Board Supervisory District 14.
Contact the Town Clerk with questions about voter registration, absentee ballots, and other election information