The City Clerk administers elections and voting in the City of Wauwatosa, and is charged with ensuring the electoral process is fair, accurate, impartial, and conducted in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Upcoming Elections

2026

• To view what candidates are on the ballot (sample ballot), please visit MyVote. Ballots are available 47 days prior to a federal election and 21 days prior to all other elections.
• Spring Primary - Tuesday, February 17 (if needed)
  • Primary election for races on the April 7 ballot
• Spring Election - Tuesday, April 7
  • General Election for Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judge District 1, Circuit Court Judges Branches 2, 7, 16, 27, 29, and 32, Milwaukee County Supervisors Districts 5 and 6, Wauwatosa Alderperson Districts 1 thru 12, Wauwatosa Municipal Judge, and Wauwatosa School Board Members Seats 4, 5, and 6
• Partisan Primary - Tuesday, August 11
  • Primary election for races on the November 3 ballot
• General Election - Tuesday, November 3
  • General Election for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State State Treasurer, Representative in Congress District 4, State Senator District 5, Representatives to the Assembly Districts 12, 13, 14, and 18, Milwaukee County Sheriff, and Milwaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court 

Options for Voting

For every election, we offer absentee voting, in-person absentee voting, and voting on Election Day.

On Election Day, we also offer curbside voting assistance for people unable to enter the polling place. Stay in your car and call our City Clerk's office (414) 479-8917, and we will send an Election Inspector to you.

Who is elected in Wauwatosa's City Government?

Elected officials are at the heart of local government. While you will of course see candidates running for office at the county, state, and national level on the ballot as well, depending on the year, you may see any of the following offices in Wauwatosa city government up for election:

There may also be special elections to fill vacancies, such as in the event of an early retirement.

Alderperson District/Ward Map

Current Alderperson District Map (8 Aldermanic Districts)

2026 Aldermanic District Map (12 Aldermanic Districts)

How to get a Photo ID

Photo ID is required to vote in Wisconsin. If you do not have the required identification, you will not be able to vote.

If you are eligible to vote in Wisconsin, but do not have a Wisconsin identification card or Wisconsin driver’s license, you are eligible to receive a free state ID for voting purposes. Learn more about getting a photo ID.

If your spiritual beliefs prevent you from being photographed, you can receive a State ID card or driver's license without a photo at any Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. View samples of acceptable photo ID.

Resources

• Wisconsin Elections Commission
• MyVoteWisconsin (use this link to find voting location and to register to vote)
• Bring It To The Ballot (all about photo ID)

Become a Poll Worker

Have you ever thought about working the polls on election day? This is a great way to give back to your community. We are looking for dependable individuals to serve as poll workers. Training is provided prior to each election, and poll workers are paid for working on election days. Apply to become a poll worker.

Contact

For more information, please email the City Clerk's Office or call (414) 479-8917.

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