INTRODUCING “BADGER BOOK” – ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS

As of April 2, 2024, election, the City of Oak Creek has been using electronic poll books “Badger Book” at polling locations. This change has had a minimal effect on voters, as polling places using Badger Book have been set up the same as before. The biggest change voters experience at their ward table during check-in on Election Day is that electronic poll books will replace the paper version, and voters will sign their names electronically.

In 2017, Wisconsin Elections Commission staff developed an electronic poll book to be used in polling places in Wisconsin on Election Day. The “Badger Book” is an electronic poll book designed specifically for Wisconsin elections practices and statutes. The Badger Book is the only electronic poll book software created with direct WisVote integration. Badger Books do not use an internet connection. The Badger Book is primarily used to check in voters, process Election Day Registrations (EDRs), and record absentee ballots. The Badger Book maintains the voter number and count independent of poll worker input.

After Election Day, a data file generated from the Badger Book is used to upload election participation and Election Day Registration information into WisVote. Contact the City Clerk’s office with questions at 414-766-7023.