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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 and 2024.
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 sons Cameron and Bennett are Eagle Scouts.
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Press Releases
Mar-27-2025
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2025 spring election in real time on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
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.
Feb-17-2025
The Milwaukee County Election Commission will report the results of the 2025 Spring Primary election in real time on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the cafeteria of the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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In The News
Mar-04-2025
With the Spring Election on the horizon on Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsin voters are gearing up to make their voices heard
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.