Election Information
Election Day Voting
The Village Hall, 4800 W. Green Brook Drive, is not a polling location. On Election Day you will be voting at your regular polling location. To find out where you go to vote, please click here.
Find more information at the Wisconsin Election Commission's website.
2024 Elections
- Tuesday, February 20
- Tuesday, April 2
- Tuesday, August 13
- Tuesday, November 5
To view a list of your current elected officials, search here, and choose the "My Elected Officials" tab on the left side.
Absentee Ballot Requests
Voting by mail is easy and secure. Absentee ballots can be requested in one of the following ways:
- Online at: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/
- Send a request via email to cbrustmann@browndeerwi.org or tjones@browndeerwi.org.
Voters who have not previously submitted a copy of their photo ID to vote by mail will need to include a copy of their ID with their request. If you are not sure whether you need to do so, please include a copy to avoid any delay in processing.
Track Absentee Ballot Online: Click HERE to see instructions on how to track your absentee ballot.
Election Information
Polling places are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Village residents will vote at one of three polling places, depending on your ward (PDF). Make sure you bring photo identification.
- Precinct 1 (Wards 1, 2): Trinity Community Church (PDF)
9450 N 60th Street
Brown Deer, WI 53223 - Precinct 2 (Wards 3, 4, 7): Brown Deer Elementary School (PDF)
5757 W Dean Road
Brown Deer, WI 53223 - Precinct 3 (Wards 5, 6): Lois and Tom Dolan Community Center (PDF)
4355 W Bradley Road
Brown Deer, WI 53223
Forms & Handouts
2023 Elections
- Tuesday, February 21 - Election Night Results
- Tuesday, April 4 - Election Night Results
If you are interested in serving as an election inspector, please complete an online submission.
Training is required prior to being scheduled to work at the polls on Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Shifts available include 6:30am to 2:30pm, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, or a full day. The rate of pay is $15.00/hr. After submission of this application, you will be contacted via email to complete additional paperwork for payroll purposes. You must be a resident in Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin Requires Photo ID
For more information about the voter identification law, visit the State of Wisconsin site.
Nomination & Filing Requirements
As a candidate for a Village Office in the Village of Brown Deer, you will be required to follow specific procedures set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes in order to have your name included on an election ballot. The purpose of this memorandum will be to serve as a reminder of the important points set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes governing election requirements. Copies of election forms as well as pertinent election information is available on the webpage of the State of Wisconsin Election Commission.
You are encouraged to read the law itself or to consult the Election and Campaign Manual published by the State Elections Board. Copies of both the Statutes and Manual are available for review at the Village Hall. In addition, instructions are provided on the attached forms that you may wish to review prior to properly completing and filing the forms.
- Nomination papers may not be circulated before a specified date, depending on the election date.
- Nomination papers must be filed with the Village Clerk no later than a specified date and time, depending on the election date.
- Each candidate must submit at least 20 but no more than 100 valid signatures.
- Each potential candidate must sign the affidavit on each nomination form under oath administered by a notary public or a person authorized to administer oath.
If you should have any questions regarding these forms or the procedure, please contact the Village Clerk at 414-371-3050, or by email.
EL-162 Declaration of Candidacy
The EB-162 Declaration of Candidacy form, a copy of which is attached, must be properly completed and filed by all candidates for elected office. This form must be on file with the Village Clerk no later than the deadline for filing nomination papers.
CF-1 Campaign Registration Statement
The CF-1 (formerly ETHCF-1) Campaign Registration Statement form must be filed by candidates as soon as the intent to become a candidate is known; before campaign funds are collected or spent. Failure to file this statement by the deadline date will result in the candidate's name not appearing on the election ballot. You may be eligible for an exemption from filing campaign finance reports. If you are not eligible for exemption from financial reporting requirements, it is suggested that you obtain a copy of the Campaign Finance Instruction and Bookkeeping Manual and carefully review it with your campaign treasurer. A copy of this manual is available for review at the Village Hall.
EL-169 Nomination Paper for Nonpartisan Office
The EL-169 Nomination Paper for Nonpartisan Office form must be used for the submission of nomination signatures. No other form is acceptable. The forms may be copied or you can obtain additional copies of this form from the Village Clerk's office if necessary.