November 5, 2024 General & Presidential Election
Vote Absentee by Mail
The most convenient way to request an absentee ballot by mail is to visit myvote.wi.gov and follow the instructions under "Vote Absentee by Mail." For other options, contact the Clerk’s Office.
You can place a request for a mailed absentee ballot at any time between now and October 31st - but sooner is better. Ballots are expected to be delivered to the Clerk's Office by September 19th. If you have an absentee ballot request on file, your ballot will be mailed by that date.
Vote Absentee in Person (Early Voting)
Bring your photo ID and vote at the Village Hall for the two weeks before Election Day. Hours are:
Week 1
Tuesday, October 22nd: 8:30am-4pm
Wednesday, October 23rd: 8:30am-4pm
Thursday, October 24th: 8:30am-4pm
Friday, October 25th: 8:30am-4pm
Week 2
Monday, October 28th: 8:30am-4pm
Tuesday, October 29th: 8:30am-4pm
Wednesday, October 30th: 8:30am-4pm
Thursday, October 31st: 8:30am-4pm
Friday, November 1st: 8:30am-5pm
Please note that per state law, no early voting or voter registration is allowed on Monday, November 4th.
Vote on Election Day
Bring your photo ID and vote at the Village Hall. Polls are open 7:00am-8:00pm.
Sample Ballots
Polling Places
Polls are open on Election Days at the Rochester Village Hall, 300 W. Spring Street, Rochester, WI from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All residents vote at this location.
MyVote Wisconsin
To see your voter information, find your polling place, see what's on any upcoming ballot, update your name or address, register to vote, or vote absentee, please visit: https://myvote.wi.gov
Voter ID Info
For information on Wisconsin's voter ID requirements, please visit: http://bringit.wi.gov
State of Wisconsin Elections Commission
The State of Wisconsin Elections Commission has all election-related forms available for download at their website.
Running for Local Office
Three seats on the Village Board are up for election every spring. Terms are for two years. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of the Village of Rochester, with no felony convictions. Required papers include a campaign finance registration statement, declaration of candidacy, and nomination papers with 20-100 signatures of Village residents. The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1st. For 2024, all papers must be filed with the Clerk’s Office by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 2nd.
If you have any questions about serving your community in this capacity, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 262-534-2431. Further information about running for non-partisan municipal office is also available from the Wisconsin Election Commission.