MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County election officials brought voter registration and election information services into Milwaukee neighborhoods this week, giving residents a chance to prepare for the Nov. 3 general election. The outreach events were held over three days in connection with National Voter Registration Day, which fell on Sept. 15. The final event took place Sept. 17 at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, 1230 W. Cherry St. Residents could register to vote, check whether their records were current and ask election officials questions about voting. The effort came as the county prepares for the Wisconsin gubernatorial election. Milwaukee County recorded 499,705 registered voters and 36.2% turnout in the August 2026 partisan primary, according to the Milwaukee County Election Commission. Niko Owens, the county’s deputy elections director, said the events were intended to make election services more accessible rather than to meet a specific registration target. “There’s no expectation of numbers,” Owens said. “We just try to make sure that we’re available to them, if anyone needs our services, because a lot of people can’t always get to the courthouse.” Several Milwaukee residents used the event to confirm their registration or prepare to vote. Fatuma Shale said she had not been registered and came to complete the process. She said voting affects the economy, residents’ daily lives and the future of children, and urged elected officials to focus on the high cost of college education. Bridgette Nathan said she wanted to avoid problems at the polls and checks her registration because she votes in every election. She also called on candidates to follow through on campaign promises, particularly on housing and community issues. Sonja Dockery said she had missed the previous election after forgetting the date. This time, she wanted to confirm her registration and polling place so she would be ready to vote. She said she hoped voting could help improve conditions in the community. Cheryl Solomon, who said she does not vote in every election, said she attended because she wanted to be prepared for the upcoming contests and expected “a lot” to be at stake. Her message to elected officials was straightforward: “I want them to do what they say they would do.” Owens said most residents are already registered, but checking the accuracy of registration information can help prevent confusion on Election Day. The county also provides polling-place information online through its voting services portal. Wisconsin’s general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3.