The Town of Somo, WI

Elections Information

Voting Location & Hours

Location: Tripoli Community Center, N12070 Fire Barn Road, Tripoli, WI 54564
Hours: 7 AM - 8 PM

Voter Registration

Voter registration is required, with a residency requirement of at least 10 days prior to the election. Registration forms are available online at MyVote.WI.gov. If registering by mail, please include a copy of your proof of residency and a valid photo ID typically, a current driver’s license satisfies both requirements if it includes your current address.

Please note: Under current state law, voter registration and absentee voting are not permitted on the Monday before any election. Plan accordingly. Same-day registration is available at the polls on Election Day.

At the Polls

After confirming your voter registration, you will be asked to sign the poll book. Refusal to sign will result in the inability to vote.

Absentee Ballot Requests

To request an absentee ballot, you must be a registered voter. Requests must be submitted in writing, either via email to the Town Clerk or through the online application at MyVote.WI.gov. A valid photo ID must be provided unless you qualify for an exemption or have alternative identity verification under state law.

Please be aware: No absentee voting will be conducted on the Monday before any election. Plan ahead to ensure your request is submitted and processed on time.

Town Elections

The Town Chair and Supervisors are elected every two years in April of odd-numbered years. Candidates are nominated by town residents during the Town Caucus, which is held in January of those same years. The date of the caucus is set at the December Town Board meeting in even-numbered years. All residents are welcome to participate in the nomination process.

Questions?

For inquiries regarding voter registration, absentee ballots, or other election-related matters, please contact the Town Clerk.

Voter Registration

There are four ways that you can register to vote or update your voter information if you move or change your name.

  1. Online at My Vote Wisconsin.
  2. By Mail.  You can register to vote by mail up until 20 days before Election Day.
  3. Clerk's Office.  You can register in person in the Clerk's Office any time Monday through Friday 8:00am to Noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm EXCEPT on Election Day and the Monday before Election Day.
  4. Election Day at your polling place. You can register on Election Day at your polling place.  You must provide proof of residence when you register. Click here for acceptable proofs of residence. Proof of residency can be provided in paper or electronically (via tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc.)

Absentee Voting

There are several options for requesting an absentee ballot and casting your vote.

  1. Request and absentee ballot by mail.  If you are a registered voter in the State of Wisconsin you can download the application for an absentee ballot.  Complete the form and mail it to the Clerk's Office at N12070 Fire Barn Road, Tripoli, WI 54564.  Your application must be received no later than 5 PM on the Thursday before the election in order for an absentee ballot to be sent to you.  If you are not already registered, you will need to register to vote before an absentee ballot can be sent to you.  You will also need to provide a copy of your acceptable photo ID with your request.  If you have not previously provided a copy of photo ID, photo ID must accompany your first application by mail.  More information about photo ID can be found at www.bringit.wi.gov. 
  2. Request an absentee ballot by e-mail or fax.  Regular Wisconsin voters may also request that a ballot be sent to them by sending an e-mail (clerk@tn.somo.wi.gov). This request must be made not later than 5 PM on the Thursday before election in order for an absentee ballot to be sent to you.  If you have not previously provided a copy of photo ID, photo ID must accompany your application.  More information about the photo ID requirement at www.bringit.wi.gov. 
  3. In-person at the Clerk's Office (Early Voting).  In-person absentee voting (also known as early voting) runs for two weeks before an election, ending at 5 PM or the close of business (whichever is later) on the Friday before the election.  If you apply for an absentee ballot in the Town Clerk's Office, you must vote immediately, seal your ballot in the proper envelope, and return it to a member of the Clerk's staff.  No ballots may be taken from the Clerk's Office.

Election Officials

The Town of Somo is always looking for citizens to work at the polls during elections.  Election officials (poll workers) register new voters, give credit in the poll books for who votes, answer questions, hand out and explain ballots, and work with ballot counting equipment.  The Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM.  A full day for most workers lasts from approximately 6 AM - 10 PM. If you are interested in working at the pols or if you have questions, please call the Clerk's Office at 715-453-4662.

Acceptable Proof of Residence

All Proof of Residence documents must include the voter’s name and current residential address.

  • A current and valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State ID card
  • Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit
  • Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder, but not including a business card
  • A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the date of the election
  • Residential lease that is effective on date of registration (Not valid if registering by mail)
  • A gas, electric, or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the period commencing no earlier than 90 days before the date of registration
  • A university, college, or technical college identification card (must include photo) ONLY if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last 9 months or the institution provides a certified housing list to the municipal clerk
  • An intake document from a residential care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility
  • A bank, or credit union statement, regardless of the type of account or any credit card statement.

Only a current and valid (unexpired but can be suspended or revoked) Wisconsin driver license or Wisconsin state ID card with the voter’s current name and address qualifies as Proof of Residence.

Upcoming Election Dates

Spring General Election
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Partisan Primary
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Fall General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Registering online is easy, safe, and secure

You can register to vote online or by mail up to 20 days before the election. If you have a valid State of Wisconsin Driver License or State of Wisconsin ID card issued by the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) you can register to vote online at MyVote. If you prefer to register in-person you can register in-person in your municipal clerk’s office up until the Friday before the election or at your polling place on Election Day. 

You must always provide a Proof of Residence document when registering to vote.

Already registered?

You also can use MyVote to update your name or the address we have on file for you. If you need to request an absentee ballot, visit Vote Absentee.