Municipal elections in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (2024)
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| 2024 Milwaukee County elections |
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| Election dates |
| Filing deadline: January 2, 2024 & June 3, 2024 |
| Primary election: February 20, 2024 & August 13, 2024 General election: April 2, 2024 & November 5, 2024 |
| Election stats |
| Offices up: County executive, county clerk, comptroller, district attorney, register of deeds, treasurer, county board of supervisors, and circuit court judges |
| Total seats up: 36 |
| Election type: Nonpartisan and partisan |
| Other municipal elections |
| U.S. municipal elections, 2024 |
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, held general elections for county executive, comptroller, board of supervisors, and circuit court judges on April 2, 2024. A primary was scheduled for February 20, 2024, for seats in which three or more candidates filed. The filing deadline for this election was January 2, 2024.
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, held general elections for county clerk, district attorney, register of deeds, and treasurer on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for August 13, 2024. The filing deadline for the general election was June 3, 2024.
Elections
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Candidates and results
Offices up for election in 2024:
- County executive
- County clerk
- County comptroller
- County district attorney
- County register of deeds
- County treasurer
- Board supervisors
- Judicial offices
County executive
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Executive
Incumbent David Crowley defeated Ieshuh Griffin in the general election for Milwaukee County Executive on April 2, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Crowley (Nonpartisan) | 84.5 | 116,934 | |
| Ieshuh Griffin (Nonpartisan) | 14.9 | 20,614 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 798 | ||
| Total votes: 138,346 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Crowley and Ieshuh Griffin advanced from the primary for Milwaukee County Executive.
County clerk
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Clerk
Incumbent George Christenson won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Clerk on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | George Christenson (D) | 97.9 | 345,318 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 7,502 | ||
| Total votes: 352,820 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Clerk
Incumbent George Christenson advanced from the Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Clerk on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | George Christenson | 99.6 | 95,616 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 367 | ||
| Total votes: 95,983 | ||||
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County comptroller
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Comptroller
Liz Sumner defeated Michael Harper in the general election for Milwaukee County Comptroller on April 2, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Liz Sumner (Nonpartisan) | 65.6 | 81,527 | |
| Michael Harper (Nonpartisan) | 33.8 | 42,051 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 777 | ||
| Total votes: 124,355 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Michael Harper and Liz Sumner advanced from the primary for Milwaukee County Comptroller.
County district attorney
General election
General election for Milwaukee County District Attorney
Kent Lovern won election in the general election for Milwaukee County District Attorney on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kent Lovern (D) | 97.6 | 339,751 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 8,301 | ||
| Total votes: 348,052 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Milwaukee County District Attorney
Kent Lovern advanced from the Democratic primary for Milwaukee County District Attorney on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kent Lovern | 99.6 | 94,672 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 404 | ||
| Total votes: 95,076 | ||||
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County register of deeds
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds
Incumbent Israel Ramón won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Israel Ramón (D) | 97.9 | 336,548 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 7,179 | ||
| Total votes: 343,727 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds
Incumbent Israel Ramón advanced from the Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Register of Deeds on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Israel Ramón | 99.6 | 93,852 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 420 | ||
| Total votes: 94,272 | ||||
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County treasurer
General election
General election for Milwaukee County Treasurer
Incumbent David Cullen won election in the general election for Milwaukee County Treasurer on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Cullen (D) | 97.9 | 343,788 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 7,374 | ||
| Total votes: 351,162 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Treasurer
Incumbent David Cullen defeated Ted Chisholm in the Democratic primary for Milwaukee County Treasurer on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Cullen | 66.8 | 67,918 | |
| Ted Chisholm | 32.9 | 33,445 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 287 | ||
| Total votes: 101,650 | ||||
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Board supervisors
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors primary (February 20, 2024) | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| District 1 |
 Anne O'Connor* |
| District 2 |
Willie Johnson Jr.* (i) |
| District 3 |
Sheldon Wasserman* (i)Alexander Kostal* |
| District 4 |
John Eckblad* Ronald Jansen* |
| District 5 |
Sequanna Taylor* (i) |
| District 6 |
Shawn Rolland* (i) |
| District 7 |
Felesia Martin* (i) |
| District 8 |
Steven Shea* (i) |
| District 9 |
Patti Logsdon* (i)Danelle Kenney* |
| District 10 |
Marcelia Nicholson* (i) |
| District 11 |
Kathleen Vincent* (i) |
| District 12 |
Juan Miguel Martinez* (i) |
| District 13 |
Priscilla Coggs-Jones* (i) |
| District 14 |
Caroline Gómez‐Tom* (i)Angel Sanchez* |
| District 15 |
Sky Capriolo* |
| District 16 |
Justin Bielinski* |
| District 17 |
Steve Taylor* (i) |
| District 18 |
Deanna Alexander (i) John Hagedorn Brandon Williford |
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors general (April 2, 2024) | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| District 1 |
Anne O'Connor |
| District 2 |
Willie Johnson Jr. (i) |
| District 3 |
Sheldon Wasserman (i) Alexander Kostal |
| District 4 |
John Eckblad Ronald Jansen |
| District 5 |
Sequanna Taylor (i) |
| District 6 |
Shawn Rolland (i) |
| District 7 |
Felesia Martin (i) |
| District 8 |
Steven Shea (i) |
| District 9 |
Patti Logsdon (i) Danelle Kenney |
| District 10 |
Marcelia Nicholson (i) |
| District 11 |
Kathleen Vincent (i) |
| District 12 |
Juan Miguel Martinez (i) |
| District 13 |
Priscilla Coggs-Jones (i) |
| District 14 |
Caroline Gómez‐Tom (i) Angel Sanchez |
| District 15 |
Sky Capriolo |
| District 16 |
Justin Bielinski |
| District 17 |
Steve Taylor (i) |
| District 18 |
Deanna Alexander (i) Brandon Williford |
Judicial offices
Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Milwaukee County Circuit Court primary (February 20, 2024) | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Branch 8 |
William Sosnay* (i) |
| Branch 14 |
Amber Raffeet August* (i) |
| Branch 17 |
Carolina Maria Stark* (i) |
| Branch 18 |
Ronnie V. Murray II* (i) |
| Branch 20 |
Joseph Wall* (i) |
| Branch 23 |
Jorge Fragoso* (i) |
| Branch 24 |
Raphael Ramos* (i) |
| Branch 28 |
Mark A. Sanders* (i) |
| Branch 38 |
Jeffrey Wagner* (i) |
| Branch 39 |
Jane Carroll* (i) |
| Branch 43 |
Marisabel Cabrera* Rochelle Johnson-Bent* |
| Branch 46 |
Anderson Gansner* (i) |
Milwaukee County Circuit Court general (April 2, 2024) | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| Branch 8 |
William Sosnay (i) |
| Branch 14 |
Amber Raffeet August (i) |
| Branch 17 |
Carolina Maria Stark (i) |
| Branch 18 |
Ronnie V. Murray II (i) |
| Branch 20 |
Joseph Wall (i) |
| Branch 23 |
Jorge Fragoso (i) |
| Branch 24 |
Raphael Ramos (i) |
| Branch 28 |
Mark A. Sanders (i) |
| Branch 38 |
Jeffrey Wagner (i) |
| Branch 39 |
Jane Carroll (i) |
| Branch 43 |
Marisabel Cabrera Rochelle Johnson-Bent |
| Branch 46 |
Anderson Gansner (i) |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Wisconsin elections, 2024
February 20, 2024
- Wisconsin intermediate appellate court elections, 2024
- City elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
- Mayoral election in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
February 27, 2024
April 2, 2024
- Wisconsin intermediate appellate court elections, 2024
- Wisconsin Question 1, Ban on Private and Non-Governmental Funding of Election Administration Amendment (April 2024)
- Wisconsin Question 2, Only Designated Election Officials to Conduct Elections Amendment (April 2024)
- City elections in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
- Mayoral election in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
- Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin, Revenue Limit Increase Measure (April 2024)
July 2, 2024
July 30, 2024
August 13, 2024
- United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2024
- Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2024
- Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
- Wisconsin Question 1, Prohibit Legislature from Delegating Appropriations Power Amendment (August 2024)
- Wisconsin Question 2, Require Legislative Approval for State Expenditure of Federal Funds Amendment (August 2024)
- Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin, elections (2024)
November 5, 2024
- United States Senate election in Wisconsin, 2024
- Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
- Wisconsin State Senate elections, 2024
- Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2024
- Wisconsin Citizenship Voting Requirement Amendment (2024)
- Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin, elections (2024)
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About the county
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin | ||
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| Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | |
| Population | 939,489 | 5,893,718 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 241 | 54,166 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 57.1% | 84.3% |
| Black/African American | 26.4% | 6.3% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Native American | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
| Two or more | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.4% | 7% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 88.7% | 92.6% |
| College graduation rate | 31.3% | 30.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $52,260 | $63,293 |
| Persons below poverty level | 18.3% | 11% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
See also
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