TOWN OF PERRY
10084 County Highway A
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Located in the southwest corner of Dane County, the Town of Perry is thirty-six square
miles of gently rolling hills with abundant wildlife and rural beauty. (map)
Named in honor of Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry,
Naval Commander in the War of 1812
Population 745 (2025)
Town Of Perry Updates:
November 3, 2026
SAMPLE BALLOT – Town of Perry
The fall 2026 General Election will include many important offices and three constitutional amendments. At https://myvote.wi.gov, you can register to vote, check your voter registration, see your ballot, request an absentee ballot, and find your polling place. Here are some key dates:
- October 6, 2026, is the last day to begin to acquire residence for the General Election. In most cases, if you move after then, you may vote (absentee or in person) from your prior address.
- October 14, 2026, is the last day to register to vote by mail or online. Voters can also register to vote in person at the clerk’s office until October 30, 2026, or in person at the polls on Election Day. To register to vote, voters must provide acceptable proof of residence with their current name and address.
- October 29, 2026 (for regular voters) or October 30, 2026 (for indefinitely confined voters) is the last day for voters to request an absentee ballot by mail, online, email, or fax. Town of Perry voters can also request absentee ballots in person from the clerk until October 30, 2026. Regular voters must provide an acceptable photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot if one is not already on file at their clerk’s office. Indefinitely confined voters do not need to provide a photo ID when requesting an absentee ballot.
- All absentee ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day.Before Election Day, Town of Perry voters can return their ballots by mail, hand-deliver them to the clerk, or deliver them to the dropbox at the Perry Town Hall on Saturday, October 24, and Saturday, October 31, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. It is recommended that you allow at least a week to return your ballot by mail. On Election Day, you may return absentee ballots only at the polling place.
Town of Perry Clerk-Treasurer
Stephanie Zwettler – 608-444-6425 cell
9730 County Hwy A
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
clerk@tn.perry.wi.gov
VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
November 3, 2026 General Election
Town of Perry
Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the General Election may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. Citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on election day, and who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.
TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MUNICIPAL CLERK, OR GO TO MYVOTE.WI.GOV
Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the General Election. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter, email, or fax. Your written request must list your voting (registered) address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, your name, and your signature (if by letter or fax). Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, overseas, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, please contact your municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the clerk’s office, complete a written certification, and vote an absentee ballot in person. YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR PHOTO ID TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING AN APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5:00 P.M., ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION – OCTOBER 29, 2026.
FIRST DAY TO VOTE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
LAST DAY TO VOTE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
ALL VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK BY THE VOTER BY MAIL, IN-PERSON, OR VIA DROP BOX, SO THE BALLOTS CAN BE DELIVERED TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, THE DAY OF THE ELECTION. BALLOTS WILL NOT BE COUNTED IF THEY ARE RECEIVED AFTER 8:00 PM ON ELECTION DAY. BALLOTS MUST BE DELIVERED BY THE PERSON WHO VOTED THE BALLOT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASSISTANCE IN RETURNING THEIR ABSENTEE BALLOT.
To obtain an absentee ballot, send a written request to:
Town of Perry
Stephanie Zwettler, Clerk
9730 County Rd A
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
608-444-6425
clerk@tn.perry.wi.gov
Absentee Voting by Appointment
AND
Absentee Voting / Registration / Ballot Drop-Off at the Perry Town Hall:
Saturday, October 24: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday, October 31: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Notice: TDS is discontinuing its email service provided to subscribers effective October 31, 2026.
After this date, TDS will no longer provide or support TDS email accounts.
TDS has arranged for Everymail, powered by Open-Xchange, a cloud-based email service provider, to continue providing email services so subscribers can maintain uninterrupted email service. Subscribers can keep their current TDS-provided email address, but they must subscribe to Everymail by September 30, 2026. More details and a list of FAQ is available on the TDS website: TDS Email Address with Everymail
Mount Horeb Mail – High-Speed Internet Coming to the Town of Perry
Permitting / Right of Way Questions:
ROW@TDSTelecom.com
608-664-2512
TDS Construction Hotline: 833-597-6200
Residents are encouraged to call the construction hotline to address issues.
Or visit the website page—Network Upgrades—for more information about some of the project work.
TDS Commits to High-Speed Internet Service for the Town of Perry
Contact TDS to Request a Possible Interim Service Upgrade
SEE BELOW
TDS Telecommunications Inc. has announced it will bring high-speed internet service to the residents of the Town of Perry.
In a January 10, 2024, letter to State Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Mike Bare, TDS committed to upgrading Perry’s existing low-speed copper wire network by building a new broadband fiber optic network in the town. The new network will offer speeds of over 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps). The average speed in Perry is 12.6/3.7 Mbps.
Town of Perry Chairman Roger Kittleson told TDS he was delighted to read about TDS’s commitment to the Town and looks forward to hearing more from TDS as the project moves forward.
Under current FCC rules, the high-speed fiber optic service project must be completed by 2028. Until then, it may be possible for some Town residents to upgrade their existing low-speed copper wire internet service to a higher-speed copper wire service called “bonded twisted pair.”
Town residents interested in upgrading their service to “bonded twisted pair” should contact TDS to request an evaluation to determine if it can be done at their location.
A request can be made using this link: https://tdstelecom.com/contactus/residential/send-question/contact-form.html
FRIENDS OF PERRY PARKS
The Friends of the Parks of Perry Township, Inc., is a non-profit organization that was established in 2004 to develop and maintain parks within Perry township.
For updates on past and future events, projects, and community support, please read the
Friends Newsletter – Spring 2025
Friends of the Perry Parks is also taking orders for personalized, engraved pavers for the Heritage Circle Paver Fundraising Project, to be located in the Town of Perry Hauge Historic District Park.
The Heritage Circle is open to everyone. By purchasing a paver, you will join others who, over the years, have helped support the protection and preservation of the Hauge Log Church National Historic Site. The Heritage Circle features pavers inscribed with names and messages honoring individuals, families, veterans, organizations, and those who have cherished this place, as well as those who may never have had the opportunity to see it. See the newsletter listed above for additional photos and information.
For details on the park, please see the Hauge District Park Brochure and 2023 Map.
And for information on becoming a Friends of Perry Parks member, please see the
Friends of Perry Parks Brochure 2025