Wisconsin Voter Guide 2026
Browse tracked Wisconsin jurisdictions, compare candidate profiles, and enter your ZIP code to see the exact races on your ballot.
State Snapshot
2026 Statewide Races
Candidates The Ballot Brief is tracking for Wisconsin's statewide contests. Tap a name for their bio and campaign link, or enter your address for the full ballot with finance data.
Governor
5 candidatesTom Tiffany (R)
Tom Tiffany is a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor in the open race created by Tony Evers's retirement, endorsed by the state Republican Party at its May convention. The congressman for northern Wisconsin's 7th District, a former state legislator who grew up on a dairy farm and ran a Northwoods cruise business for 20 years, his campaign promises to lower costs, restore order, and protect what makes WisconsiPriorities: Lower costs for every Wisconsinite · Restore order and create opportunity · Prepare kids for success and protect Wisconsin's outdoorsCampaign site →Mandela Barnes (D)
Mandela Barnes is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, the former lieutenant governor and 2022 U.S. Senate nominee who came within a point of winning statewide. A former state representative from Milwaukee, his campaign theme is getting things done the Wisconsin way, focused on bringing down costs and standing up to Washington. The primary is August 11.Priorities: Bring down costs for Wisconsin families · Keep communities safe · Stand up for Wisconsin against harmful Washington policiesCampaign site →Sara Rodriguez (D)
Sara Rodriguez is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor and the state's current lieutenant governor. An ER nurse and former CDC epidemic intelligence officer who flipped a Republican Assembly seat in Waukesha County, she has visited all 72 counties three times as lieutenant governor. Her campaign centers on costs: health care, property taxes, child care, and housing. The primary is August 11.Priorities: Make health care and child care affordable · Cut property taxes and lower utility bills · Fully fund public schools and make homeownership possibleCampaign site →Kelda Roys (D)
Kelda Roys is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, a state senator from Madison, attorney, and small-business owner who ran for governor in 2018. The primary is August 11.Priorities: Bring legislative experience to the open governor's race · Invest in public education and child care · Protect reproductive rights and civil libertiesCampaign site →David Crowley (D)
David Crowley is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, the Milwaukee County executive and a former state assemblyman, the first African American and youngest person elected to lead Milwaukee County. The primary is August 11.Priorities: Bring county-executive experience to state government · Invest in communities and public safety · Build an economy that works across WisconsinCampaign site →
Attorney General
2 candidatesJosh Kaul (D)Incumbent
Josh Kaul is Wisconsin's incumbent attorney general and the Democratic candidate for a third term in 2026, setting up a rematch with Eric Toney. A former federal prosecutor, his tenure has focused on public safety, the opioid epidemic, and defending Wisconsin law in high-profile litigation.Priorities: Strengthen public safety and support law enforcement partnerships · Combat the opioid epidemic and hold companies accountable · Defend Wisconsinites' rights in courtCampaign site →Eric Toney (R)
Eric Toney is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin attorney general, the Fond du Lac County district attorney and the party's 2022 nominee, in a rematch with Josh Kaul.Priorities: Bring front-line prosecutor experience to the office · Crack down on violent crime and drug trafficking · Support law enforcement across WisconsinCampaign site →
Lieutenant Governor
2 candidatesSarah Godlewski (D)
Sarah Godlewski is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin lieutenant governor, currently the secretary of state and a former state treasurer. Governor and lieutenant governor candidates run separately in the August 11 primary before joining as a ticket in November.Priorities: Bring statewide financial and administrative experience · Support the Democratic ticket's affordability agenda · Advocate for Wisconsin families statewideCampaign site →Will Martin (R)
Will Martin is a Republican candidate for Wisconsin lieutenant governor, a businessman and former state workforce development official who also ran in 2022. The primary is August 11.Priorities: Bring business and workforce-development experience · Support a Republican ticket focused on the economy · Grow jobs across WisconsinCampaign site →
Treasurer
2 candidatesJohn Leiber (R)Incumbent
John Leiber is Wisconsin's incumbent state treasurer and the Republican candidate for re-election in 2026, an attorney elected in 2022.Priorities: Safeguard state funds and unclaimed property · Promote financial literacy · Keep the treasurer's office efficient and accountableCampaign site →Dylan Helmenstine (D)
Dylan Helmenstine is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin state treasurer, a Wisconsin Heights school board member and state employee. The primary is August 11 and also includes Marathon County supervisor Yee Leng Xiong.Priorities: Bring school-board fiscal oversight to state finances · Protect taxpayer funds transparently · Modernize the treasurer's officeCampaign site →
Statewide Ballot Measures
3 statewide measures are on Wisconsin's 2026 ballot. Tap a measure for the plain-language summary.
Prohibit Government Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies Amendment
Prohibit the government from closing gatherings at places of worship during declared emergencies, including public health emergencies.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)Full measures guide →Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment Amendment
Prohibit the government from discriminating or granting preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)Full measures guide →Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee Amendment
Prohibit the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee.Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)Full measures guide →
Places We’re Tracking
Open a local guide to preview candidate profiles by county, city, or jurisdiction. A ZIP code lookup is the fastest way to narrow this to a specific ballot.
Racine County
77 candidates- 77 tracked candidate profiles
- 51 office types represented
Sheboygan County
67 candidates- 67 tracked candidate profiles
- 36 office types represented
Washington County
59 candidates- 59 tracked candidate profiles
- 25 office types represented
Dane County
58 candidates- 58 tracked candidate profiles
- 40 office types represented
Ozaukee County
57 candidates- 57 tracked candidate profiles
- 41 office types represented
Walworth County
56 candidates- 56 tracked candidate profiles
- 40 office types represented
Winnebago County
51 candidates- 51 tracked candidate profiles
- 29 office types represented
Manitowoc County
43 candidates- 43 tracked candidate profiles
- 33 office types represented
Eau Claire County
42 candidates- 42 tracked candidate profiles
- 18 office types represented
Wood County
41 candidates- 41 tracked candidate profiles
- 27 office types represented
Fond du Lac County
40 candidates- 40 tracked candidate profiles
- 13 office types represented
Chippewa County
32 candidates- 32 tracked candidate profiles
- 15 office types represented
Kenosha County
31 candidates- 31 tracked candidate profiles
- 7 office types represented
La Crosse County
28 candidates- 28 tracked candidate profiles
- 16 office types represented
Sauk County
28 candidates- 28 tracked candidate profiles
- 27 office types represented
Marathon County
27 candidates- 27 tracked candidate profiles
- 21 office types represented
Portage County
27 candidates- 27 tracked candidate profiles
- 17 office types represented
Dodge County
25 candidates- 25 tracked candidate profiles
- 20 office types represented
St. Croix County
22 candidates- 22 tracked candidate profiles
- 15 office types represented
Jefferson County
14 candidates- 14 tracked candidate profiles
- 5 office types represented
Janesville city
11 candidates- 11 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
Rock County
11 candidates- 11 tracked candidate profiles
- 5 office types represented
Brown County
10 candidates- 10 tracked candidate profiles
- 5 office types represented
Eau Claire city (pt.)
7 candidates- 7 tracked candidate profiles
- 2 office types represented
Appleton city (pt.)
6 candidates- 6 tracked candidate profiles
- 4 office types represented
Outagamie County
5 candidates- 5 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
Racine city
5 candidates- 5 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
Waukesha County
5 candidates- 5 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
Milwaukee County
4 candidates- 4 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
Milwaukee city (pt.)
3 candidates- 3 tracked candidate profiles
- 3 office types represented
Kenosha city
2 candidates- 2 tracked candidate profiles
- 1 office type represented
Dane
1 candidates- 1 tracked candidate profile
- 1 office type represented
Waukesha city
1 candidates- 1 tracked candidate profile
- 1 office type represented
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