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George L. Christenson

 

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Making sure the election process throughout the county is efficient, accurate and transparent. For more information visit the Milwaukee County Election Commission.

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Your County Clerk

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.

What We Do

We issue marriage licenses, register all lobbyists and lobbying principals and report lobbying activity to the public. We also accept applications for passports and sell Milwaukee County bus fares and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) licenses and permits.

As an information clearinghouse for county government, the County Clerk administers oaths of office, maintains the central files for Milwaukee County reports, records, contracts and corporate documents, and receives and publicly opens competitive bids for county contracts. We also receive claims filed against Milwaukee County.

We record the proceedings of the County Board of Supervisors, maintain all legislative files, update existing ordinances and publish new ordinances online. We staff all County Board meetings. We maintain the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC), which provides online public access to legislative documents, meeting agendas and minutes and live streaming of County Board meetings.

If you would like to receive email announcements and meeting notices from the Office of the County Clerk, Election Commission and other county government departments, use our E-Notify tool.

 

Where We Are Located

First Floor Courthouse Map

Where to Park

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Press Releases

Milwaukee County Election Commission to Report the 2024 General Election Results

Nov-04-2024

The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Statement from Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell and Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson

Jun-04-2024

As election officials in Wisconsin we are very glad to see that Attorney General Kaul is taking seriously the efforts to overthrow the legitimate votes of Wisconsin citizens in the 2020 Presidential election.

Election Commission, Clerk Christenson to Brief Media on Election Night Procedures

Oct-25-2024

The Milwaukee County Election Commission will hold a press conference on Monday, October 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the Milwaukee County Courthouse cafeteria to provide the media with essential information regarding procedures, security measures, and expectations for election night.

Clerk Christenson Encourages Voters to Thank Election Workers

Apr-02-2024

Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson made the following statement reminding voters of the vital role played by hundreds of dedicated election officials throughout Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee County Celebrates National Voter Registration Day

Sep-13-2024

On Tuesday, September 17, Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson and Milwaukee County Elections Director Michelle Hawley will join communities across the nation to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.

Milwaukee County Election Commission to Report 2024 Spring & Presidential Preference Election Results

Apr-01-2024

The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2024 Spring & Presidential Preference Election in real time on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Milwaukee County Election Commission to Report 2024 Partisan Primary Election Results

Aug-13-2024

The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2024 Partisan Primary election on Tuesday, August 13 in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Milwaukee County Election Commission to Report 2024 Spring Primary Election Results

Feb-19-2024

The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2024 Spring Primary election in real time on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Milwaukee County Election Commission to Report Today’s Special Election Results on its Website

Jul-30-2024

The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of today’s Special Election for the 4th Senate District on its official website.

Clerk Christenson Celebrates National Voter Registration Day

Sep-18-2023

September 19, 2023, Milwaukee County will join the nation in celebrating National Voter Registration Day in a country-wide effort to register voters. Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson and Milwaukee County Election Commission Director Michelle Hawley made the following statements.

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In The News

Wisconsin Examiner: Activists, County Officials Kick Off Early Voting in Milwaukee

Jul-27-2022

Voting rights activists, community organizers and elected officials gathered at the Midtown Center in Milwaukee Tuesday to mark the first day of early voting for the Aug. 9 primary election — a call to the polls that focused on the voting power of minority and marginalized communities.

TMJ4: Milwaukee Co. Clerk Offering Online Marriage License, Passport Appointment Booking

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.

WPR: Milwaukee County Plans Campaign to Promote Voter Education

Jul-25-2022

Milwaukee County leaders hope to launch an effort to promote voting and voter registration as Wisconsin residents continue to deal with the fallout of lawsuits and rule changes surrounding access to the ballot box.

WISN: GOP Election Review Focuses On Ballot Handling In Milwaukee County

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.

WISN: Upfront Recap With County Clerk George Christenson

Mar-13-2022

Some local election officials are decrying the Legislature's inaction to get a bipartisan proposal to Gov. Tony Evers' desk that would have allowed cities like Milwaukee begin processing absentee ballots the day before Election Day.

WPR: Milwaukee, Madison Officials Push Back On New GOP Election Probe

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.

Milwaukee Independent: Indefinitely Confined - Critics Call Out Kleefisch's Hypocrisy On Voting Method in 2020 Election

Jan-26-2022

It was publicly revealed recently that Rebecca Kleefisch, a Republican and Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate, labeled herself as indefinitely confined in March 2020, just before the April presidential primary and general election for State Supreme Court.

CBS 58: More Election Subpoenas Possible, Milwaukee County Clerk Defends Actions During Audit

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.

CBS 58: Milwaukee County Clerk's Office To Offer Online Marriage License, Passport Appointment Booking

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.

CBS 58: Milwaukee County Clerk Responds To Election Investigator's Threat Of Subpoenas

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.

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