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Adopt-A-Site Polling Location Program

The City of Milwaukee Election Commission’s Adopt-a-Site program was created in 2007 so that charitable organizations can "adopt" a polling location and lead the recruitment and coordination of poll workers and chiefs for that site. In this program, adopted sites allow persons affiliated with the charitable organizations to fully staff polling sites during each election and assign their compensation to their charitable organization.

 

Organizations participating in the Adopt-a-Site program are held to the same state required trainings and standards for operating a polling location.  All adopt-a-site pollworkers must complete the state required election training before working at a polling location.  

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Adopt-A-Site

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  What is involved with sponsoring a site?

After submitting an application, the Milwaukee Election Commission will review. Once accepted, organizations sign on to an agreement to attend all required trainings, assign a main point of contact, and agree to complete all of the necessary forms by stated deadlines. Organizations will agree to fully staff their adopted site based on state minimum requirements. They also agree to comply with all state rules on election administration, accessibility, bilingual needs, and other critical policies that support voting in Milwaukee.

  Is adopting a site considered political activity?

Organizations that participate in the Adopt-A-Site Program shall confirm and agree to administer their polling site based on the rules and guidance for nonpartisan activity on Election Day. Voting is a quintessential American experience. And our pollworkers stand on the frontlines of democracy and have sworn an oath to protect voting and uphold local, state, and federal laws to adminster free, nonpartisan, and fair elections. 

  What are the hours at a voting site?

The polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m..  Workers are expected to work from 6:00 a.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. or when the work is completed.

  How is the voting site selected?

The Election Commission will work with you to choose a site to adopt.

  What skills are the qualifications and skills necessary to be an Election Inspector?

Election Inspectors must be eligible to vote and never been convicted of a felony. Election Inspectors must live in Milwaukee County, and Chief Inspectors must live in the City of Milwaukee. All pollworkers are required to complete the state required trainings that are administered by the Milwaukee Election Commission. Necessary skills include reading and writing English as well as an ability to process information and work well with the public.

  What type of training is provided?

We provide in-person trainings for new Election Inspectors and Chief Inspectors. In addition we have various online modules and webinar that provide further guidance on how to run a polling location.  We will work with your organization to coordinate in-person training at your organization, when possible.  All training is based on state-mandated requirements.

  How many people do I need to recruit for my adopted site?

The state minimum requirement for a polling location depends on a variety of factors, but can range from 5 to 20 people depending on the number of wards and turnout at those locations.  All sites must meet the minimum requirement at all times and must have a trained Chief working the site at all times.  Once you've been accepted into the Adopt-A-Site program our staff will work with you on all of these important details. We recommend that sites recruit more than the minimum number of staff in the event of a last minute cancellation.

Contact Us

Executive Director, Paulina Gutierrez 

414-286-VOTE (8683)
414-286-8445
[email protected]
City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Room 501, Milwaukee, WI 53202
City Hall Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM


Commissioners


Current Participants

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.                               
  • Delta Chi Lambda Chapter
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Eastern Star/Electa Chapter #7
  • Eastern Star/Martha Chapter
  • Eastern Star/Vega Chapter #76/Lake Lodge #189
  • Gamma Pi Sigma Chapter of 
  • Sigma Gammo Rho Sorority
  • Holy Recovery International Church
  • Masons/Blazing Star Lodge #4
  • Masons/King David Lodge #10
  • Masons/Tyre Lodge #8
  • Milwaukee French Immersion PTA
  • Milwaukee Police Historical Society
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc - Kappa Phi Chapter
  • Princehall Masonic Order/Ashler Lodge #7
  • Queen Esther #6
  • Sarah Joy Chapter #8
  • Sherman Park Community Assn
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
  • Iota Psi Sigma Chapter
  • Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Milwaukee Chapter
  • True Square Lodge #11
  • Unity Grand Chapter OES
  • Zembo Court #130
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