SPRING ELECTION

April 7, 2026

What's on my ballot?

Visit myvote.wi.gov to find out what's on the current election ballot.  Or call the Town Office at (920) 839-9509.

Polling location

The Spring Election Polling Location is being held at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 2392 County Rd. F in the auditorium. Wisconsin municipalities have uniform polling hours beginning at 7:00 a.m until 8:00 p.m.

Photo ID is required: The easiest form of Photo ID is a Wisconsin Driver's License or Wisconsin State Issued ID card. There are a number of acceptable Photo IDs if you don't have a Wisconsin Driver's License.  For a full list of acceptable forms of photo identification click here: Photo ID

Register to Vote

If you are a U.S. Citizen, over the age of 18 and have been a Town of Baileys Harbor resident for at least 28 consecutive days prior to the election, you are eligible to register. You must provide photo ID and proof of residence when you register.  A full list of acceptable documents are available here: Photo ID , Proof of Residence

Ways to Register

1. Go to MyVote and click "Register to Vote" to complete the registration process.
2. Complete a WI Voter Registration Application and mail it to the Town Office with a copy of your Photo ID and proof of residence document.
3. Visit the Town Office and bring your Photo ID and proof of residence document.
4. Register on Election Day with your Photo ID and proof of residence document.

Request an Absentee Ballot

The deadline to request an absentee ballot via mail is 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday immediately before an election. There are several ways to request and vote absentee

1. Go to MyVote and click "Vote Absentee by Mail".
2. Complete a WI Application for Absentee Ballot and mail it to the Town Office with a copy of your Photo ID.
3. Email your request to [email protected] and provide the following information:
   - Your full legal name - as stated on your Drivers License
   - Your physical Baileys Harbor address
   - Date of the election(s) for which you would like to receive a ballot
   - The address where the ballot should be mailed (absentee ballots cannot be forwarded)
   - Copy of your Photo ID

Returning Your Absentee Ballot

Absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. You may ONLY return YOUR ballot to an authorized Election Inspector or or Town Representative. Absentee ballots may be returned in one of the following ways:

1. Mail it to the Town Office.
2. Bring your ballot to the Town Office during regular business hours.
3. Bring your ballot to the polling place on Election Day.

Early In-Person Absentee Voting

You may vote absentee in-person at the Town Office beginning the second Tuesday prior to election day and ending on the Friday before election day. Be prepared to show your Photo ID.

Please call the Town Office to confirm Early In-Person Voting hours, (920) 839-9509.

The Town of Baileys Harbor does not get involved in any matters relating to the lakebed as it is outside of our jurisdiction .  The DNR is working to find a solution for the removal of the tugboat and will be involving community partners as they move along in the process.  

Should anyone want to contact the DNR directly they may reach out to DNR Secretary Director for the NE Region, Connie Antonuk at (715) 401-9624

Bertram Update as of 8-6-25, please click the link below:

https://www.gobertram.com/baileys-harbor-sign-up-landing-page/

Bertram Update 7-16-25, New Rates !

Bertram Communications Letter

Fiber Update: Letter from Bertram Communications CEO James Bertram. The Town of Baileys Harbor kindly requests your patience and support for the Bertram Communications Team as well as Bertrams contrator Five Star Energy Services as they navigate these matters. If you have any questions please reach out to Bertram Commucaitions directly at (920) 351-1023.

Town of Baileys Harbor Geothermal

     Request for Bid 8-15-2025

The Town of Baileys Harbor is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the construction of a vertical-bore, closed loop geothermal system connected to distributed zone heat pumps and an energy recovery ventilation unit for an existing two-story building, approximately 12,000 square foot in area located in Baileys Harbor, WI. Associated architectural, mechanical and electrical selective demolition and construction is included within the building as indicated in the Construction documents. This is a single Prime Contract: Construction Contract Bids will be received for Work for work preformed under a Single Contract, including General Construction, Mechanical Work, and Electrical work.

Documents Specifications and construction documents project manual can be obtained from the administrative office located at 2392 CTH F Baileys Harbor Wi 54202, ph. 920-839-9509 or digital documents visit www.baileysharborwi.gov .Bids must conform to the requirements of the specifications and instructions.

Bid Submittal and Opening Bids must be submitted to and received by the Town of Baileys Harbor on or before Friday September 12^th, 2025, at 10AM.

Bids will be opened on Friday September 12^th, 2025, at 10AM at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall located at 2392 CTH F Baileys Harbor WI 54202.

Architect & Engineers: Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. PE Amanda Wendling ph. 608-554-5344 email: [email protected]

Geothermal Project Manual

Geothermal Construction Documents