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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
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.
Apr-06-2021
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2021 Spring Elections in real time on Tuesday, April 6 in the cafeteria of the County Courthouse. Results will also be posted online throughout the evening at the County Clerk’s web site.
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.
Feb-26-2021
The Milwaukee County Board of Election Commissioners met as a County Board of Canvassers on Thursday to canvass the results of the February 16, 2021 Primary and Special Elections.
Apr-14-2021
The Milwaukee County Board of Election Commissioners will meet as the Board of Canvassers to certify the results of the April 6 Spring Election on Thursday at 9 a.m.
Feb-24-2021
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved (14-2) a measure to re-join the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) today, after receiving WCA’s written commitment to proactively address issues of diversity, transparency, and accountability.
Apr-09-2021
County Clerk George Christenson testified before the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics, in opposition to Senate Bills 207, 210, and 213.
Feb-16-2021
The Milwaukee County Election Commission has reported its unofficial 2021 Spring Primary and Special Election results, with 45,093 ballots cast throughout Milwaukee County.
Apr-08-2021
The Milwaukee County Election Commission has reported its unofficial 2021 Spring Election results, with 105,220 ballots cast throughout Milwaukee County.
Feb-15-2021
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2021 Spring Primary and Special Elections in real time on Tuesday, February 16 in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse beginning at 7:45 p.m.
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In The News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.