Green Bay Sees High Absentee Ballot Turnout Ahead of Election

City clerk reports 80% of requested absentee ballots have been returned so far.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:24pm

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A serene, cinematic painting depicting an empty polling place in Green Bay, with warm sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows cast across the room, conveying a sense of anticipation and civic engagement.The high rate of absentee ballot returns in Green Bay suggests robust voter participation ahead of the election.Green Bay Today

As of 9:45 a.m. on April 7, Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys reported that around 80% of the 6,419 requested absentee ballots have been returned, with 5,134 ballots received before the city's morning press conference on Election Day.

Why it matters

High absentee ballot turnout can be an indicator of strong voter engagement and participation, which is crucial for the integrity and legitimacy of the electoral process. Green Bay's numbers suggest the city is seeing robust early voting ahead of the election.

The details

Jeffreys provided the absentee ballot return figures during a press conference on Election Day morning. The city had received 5,134 of the 6,419 requested absentee ballots as of that time.

  • As of 9:45 a.m. on April 7, 2026, the data was reported.

The players

Celestine Jeffreys

The City Clerk of Green Bay, Wisconsin, who provided the absentee ballot return data during a press conference.

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What they’re saying

“So far so good this election day,”

— Celestine Jeffreys, Green Bay City Clerk

What’s next

The city will continue to monitor absentee ballot returns and provide updates throughout the day as voters head to the polls.

The takeaway

Green Bay's high absentee ballot return rate suggests strong voter engagement and participation ahead of the election, which is a positive sign for the integrity of the democratic process in the city.