2026 Elections

The City of Waukesha's clerk's office provided a comprehensive overview of the 2026 election preparations and processes. They detailed the upcoming elections, including a February 17th election for Aldermatic District 13 and citywide elections scheduled for April, August, and November. The office emphasized the importance of voter registration, absentee ballot procedures, and the introduction of Badger Books, an electronic poll book system designed to streamline voter check-in and reduce wait times. They also highlighted the extensive planning and coordination involved in running elections, from scheduling poll workers and mailing absentee ballots to conducting public tests of election equipment. The office encouraged community involvement through volunteering as poll workers or observers and stressed transparency and communication with voters throughout the election process.