Milwaukee and Waukesha County Clerks On Election: 'We’re Ready'

WAUKESHA, WI— Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson and Waukesha County Clerk Meg Wartman released a joint statement Monday declaring that they are prepared to receive and publicize election results from the municipalities within their respective counties in an orderly, secure, and transparent fashion on Election Night, the news release said.

“As Clerks we have taken a solemn oath to ensure that elections in our respective counties are accessible and safe, and we have an obligation to ensure results are reported accurately and transparently. We care that everyone who has the right to vote is able to cast their ballot and have that ballot counted, regardless of who they vote for. This election is already unprecedented in many ways, and we’re ready to ensure that the results are publicized accurately and in a timely fashion,” said Christenson.

Christenson and Wartman are asking voters to be patient and respectful with the poll workers and each other on election day.

“In these perilous times for our nation, Clerk Christenson and I are united in our dedication to making sure that this election runs as safely and smoothly as possible in our respective counties.” stated Wartman.

Christenson and Wartman will hold an online press conference Monday at 1 p.m. to review the steps their offices have taken to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly election despite the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the 2020 General Election, and preview plans for reporting results on election night. Both counties have adapted their processes to make it easier than ever for their constituents to participate in democracy.

While Christenson, a Democrat, and Wartman, a Republican, are partisan elected officials, they want the public to know that the election duties of their offices are nonpartisan and they are committed to ensuring the election is run in accordance with all state and federal laws, according to the release.