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George L. Christenson
George Christenson is a lifetime resident of Milwaukee County and was elected Milwaukee County Clerk in 2016 and re-elected in 2020.
After attending West Allis Nathan Hale High School, George went on to earn a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
George began his commitment to public service in 1993 serving as a legislative assistant to Wisconsin State Representative Jeannette Bell. George moved on to become executive director of Riverworks Development Corporation, an organization with the mission to renew a historically under-served community on Milwaukee’s northside.
George then served as the deputy executive director and director of economic development for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) in Madison, Wisconsin.
In 2010, Milwaukee County Clerk Joseph Czarnezki appointed George to serve as Milwaukee County Deputy County Clerk.
George has three sons, Matthew, Cameron and Bennett. George is a volunteer with his local Boy Scouts of America troop. His son Cameron is an Eagle Scout and Bennett is a Life Scout.
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Press Releases
Dec-02-2021
The Milwaukee County Clerk’s Office is launching its online appointment booking platform next week. As of Monday, December 6, 2021 customers will have the ability to book their Marriage License and Passport application appointments via the County Clerk’s website.
Sep-08-2021
Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson issued the following statement at the conclusion of today’s informational hearing on Wisconsin’s election processes by the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, sponsored by Sen. Bernier, who chairs the Committee.
Oct-26-2021
Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson issued the following statement in response to erroneous claims that the Milwaukee County Clerk’s Office denied the Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) access to the 2020 Presidential Election ballots.
Sep-03-2021
On Friday, September 3, County Clerk George Christenson announced that he will not appear before a state Assembly committee, and asserted that the subpoena he received last month was invalid. The subpoena, signed by Representative Janel Brandtjen, (RMenomonee Falls) demanded that he appear before the state Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections on Sept. 7.
Oct-22-2021
Today the State of Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released its audit report of the 2020 Presidential Election, which concluded that the election was accurate, safe, and secure. The Milwaukee County Clerk’s Office fully cooperated with this audit and provided all documents that the auditors requested.
Aug-06-2021
Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson received a subpoena today signed by Representative Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) demanding that he appear before the state Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections
Oct-14-2021
Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson issued the following statement today on the passing of the Milwaukee County Election Commissioner Rick Baas: “I am extremely saddened to learn of Rick Baas’ passing and my thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. I have known Rick for several years and consider him a friend."
Jun-28-2021
Last week the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 369, which would shift the timeline for local redistricting in Wisconsin following the 2020 census. County Clerk George Christenson and County Supervisor Joseph Czarnezki released the following statement calling on Governor Tony Evers to veto the bill if it comes to his desk.
Sep-08-2021
Milwaukee County Elections Director Julietta Henry has been selected to serve on the advisory board of a national nonpartisan legal network created to advise and defend election officials in the performance of their official duties.
May-12-2021
After suspending passport processing services in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, County Clerk George Christenson announced that U.S. Citizens will once again be able to apply for a U.S. passport in the County Clerk’s office beginning Tuesday, June 1.
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In The News
Dec-02-2021
Milwaukee County is making it a little easier to apply for marriage licenses and passports. Starting Monday, Dec. 6, you can book an appointment through the county clerk's online booking system.
Sep-03-2021
The top election officials in Milwaukee and Brown counties refused Friday to turn over ballots, voting machines and other material to a Republican state lawmaker because subpoenas she issued last month have been deemed invalid by nonpartisan legislative attorneys.
Dec-02-2021
Starting next Monday you will be able to book appointments for marriage licenses and passports on the Milwaukee County Clerk's website. Before the pandemic hit, residents would show up to the clerk's office to get licenses.
Sep-02-2021
Milwaukee County’s top election official said Thursday the county will take action this week on an election investigation subpoena issued by a Republican state lawmaker that calls for the release of ballots and voting machines to a legislative committee.
Oct-27-2021
Part of the focus of a new state Senate investigation into the 2020 election will focus on why Milwaukee County, the city of Madison and the town of Little Suamico did not let state auditors handle ballots during their post-election review.
Feb-25-2021
After extensive deliberation, the Milwaukee County Board has voted to release funds to the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA). The WCA, is a lobbying and consulting organization for counties in the state. Lobbying state government on behalf of counties is a huge part of what it does.
Oct-26-2021
Officials in Milwaukee and Madison are pushing back on a new Republican-backed investigation into Wisconsin’s 2020 election, saying it mischaracterizes their actions during a previous election inquiry and attacks local governments for following a federal election law.
Feb-10-2021
Milwaukee County Clerk George L. Christenson has assembled a group of 35 clerks from around the state to request that election workers be included in the next phase of vaccinations.
Oct-26-2021
A top Republican signaled on Oct. 26, there could be more subpoenas issued in the ongoing election investigation. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) said it's possible additional subpoenas could be issued to election officials before a judge decides whether the subpoenas are valid.
Feb-04-2021
The state's biggest county is putting off a decision on whether to continue its membership in a statewide lobbying association, a group Dane County already left over concerns that it did not represent its interests.
Sep-20-2021
The lead investigator hired by Republican lawmakers to investigate the 2020 presidential election had a strong message to clerks in a video message, that he's willing to issue subpoenas if they don't corporate with his review.
Jan-25-2021
Members of the Milwaukee County Board held a lengthy debate Thursday concerning whether they should remain members of the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA). This association is an organization that is meant to represent and advocate for all 72 counties at the state level for legislative agendas and policies that meet the interests of county governments.
Sep-15-2021
The first official action taken by former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman in his investigation of the 2020 election did little to quiet concerns that the Republican-ordered inquiry is a partisan, disorganized, and unprofessional effort.
Jan-08-2021
Republican state lawmakers agreed Friday to reimburse two counties that went to President-elect Joe Biden nearly $2.5 million for their recount costs after blocking the payments for a month.
Sep-03-2021
Milwaukee and Brown counties have rejected subpoenas issued by a Republican lawmaker seeking ballots, voting machines and other material related to the 2020 presidential election, saying they’re not valid.