Issue Update
Last Update Apr. 9, 2026
Status Monitoring
In 2026, the following offices will be on the ballot in Wisconsin: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State; all 8 U.S. House seats; odd-numbered State Senate seats (17); and all 99 State Assembly seats, Local partisan offices and referenda will also be on the ballot. The 2026 fall primary will take place on August 11, 2026.
The 2026 spring election will take place on April 7, 2026 and the 2026 spring primary will take place on February 17, 2026.
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Tom Tiffany hits Evers vetoes to paint contrast with Democratic field – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 9, 2026
Liberals dominated Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Will it carry over to November? – Wisconsin Public Radio, April 9, 2026
New poll finds Wisconsin voters not engaged in governor’s race – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 24, 2026
New governor, Assembly speaker, Senate majority leader on tap for Wisconsin after LeMahieu retirement – WisPolitics, March 20, 2026
Gundrum won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, March 19, 2026
LeMahieu won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, March 19, 2026
Petersen not seeking reelection – WisPolitics, March 19, 2026
With majority at stake this fall, WI Senate GOP’s divisions and departures mark last session day – Wisconsin Examiner, March 18, 2026
Republican Van Wanggaard retiring from Wisconsin Senate – Wisconsin Public Radio, March 17, 2026
Waupun Mayor Rohn Bishop considers entering GOP primary for governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 2, 2026
Democratic governor candidates face ‘I don’t know’ voters | Gilbert – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 27, 2026
Dem candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez wants to target social media platforms – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 25, 2026
Wisconsin’s 2026 state legislative races take shape – Wisconsin Examiner, February 3, 2026
Nass won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, February 2, 2026
In governor’s race, GOP coalesces around Tiffany while Democrats navigate crowded field – Wisconsin Public Radio, January 29, 2026
Republican Josh Schoemann drops out of Wisconsin governor race – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 28, 2026
Fundraising reveals party priorities in battle for Wisconsin Legislature –Wisconsin Public Radio, January 27, 2026
Hutton won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, January 22, 2026
At forum for Democrats running for governor, style and tone differ more sharply than policy – Wisconsin Examiner, January 22, 2026
How this year’s governor’s race could be history-making | Gilbert – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 21, 2026
Early fundraising numbers suggest competitive Democratic primary for governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, January 16, 2026
Wisconsin’s state building footprint is shrinking. Candidates for governor have different ideas about what’s next – Wisconsin Watch, January 12, 2026
The 2026 election for Wisconsin governor begins with competitive primary campaigns – PBS Wisconsin, January 6, 2025
Reince Priebus: It’s a ‘little late’ for Tim Michels to enter governor’s race –Wisconsin Public Radio, January 5, 2026
In Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump – Wisconsin Public Radio, December 30, 2025
GOP candidates running for governor talk Trump, $40M primary fundraising goal – Wisconsin Public Radio, December 29, 2025
Former Evers cabinet secretary Joel Brennan enters race for governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, December 11, 2025
Mandela Barnes aims to raise $50 million in governor’s race – Wisconsin Examiner, December 9, 2025
Mandela Barnes on lessons learned, Donald Trump and data centers – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 3, 2025
Former Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Mandela Barnes enters Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Wisconsin Examiner, December 2, 2025
Former Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Mandela Barnes enters Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor – Wisconsin Examiner, December 2, 2025
Dane County native announced bid for Wisconsin State Treasurer – WMTV 15, November 16, 2025
A former top Tony Evers official is seriously considering a bid for Wisconsin governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 13, 2025
Wisconsin Democrats say legislative majorities in reach next year – Wisconsin State Journal, November 12, 2025
Republican governor candidate Josh Schoemann proposes overhaul of state elections – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2025
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates discuss Trump, data centers, AI and marijuana at first forum – Wisconsin Examiner, November 7, 2025
Mandela Barnes faces pushback as he moves toward launching a Democratic campaign for governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 3, 2025
Wisconsin candidates for Congress so far, with one toss-up race – The Cap Times, October 30, 2025
Marquette poll: Most voters unaware of candidates for governor, Supreme Court – Wisconsin Public Radio, October 29, 2025
Sean Duffy’s son-in-law announces GOP bid for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 29, 2025
Ashland Attorney Paul Wassgren enters race for 7th Congressional District, setting up a GOP primary – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 28, 2025
How Wisconsin Democrats are strategizing to keep the governor’s office – The Capital Times, October 27, 2025
Republican Eric Toney is running again for Wisconsin attorney general –Wisconsin Public Radio, October 21, 2025
Senate shuffle: James moves to take on Smith in redrawn 31st; Quinn to run in 23rd – WisPolitics, October 17, 2025
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s considering not running for reelection in 2026 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 5, 2025
Tommy Thompson, the former longtime Wisconsin governor, ‘seriously considering’ another run in 2026 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 2, 2025
DLGA pledges $2 million to back Rodriguez’ governor campaign – WisPolitics, October 2, 2025
Hughes bills herself as a Dem who ‘understands the economy’ as she launches guv bid – WisPolitics, September 29, 2025
Republican Bill Berrien ends campaign for Wisconsin governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, September 26, 2025
Taxes, schools and crime. Takeaways from GOP governor candidate Tom Tiffany’s campaign launch event – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 25, 2025
A former Wisconsin Democratic lawmaker known for antics, investigations joins governor’s race – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 24, 2025
Here are the Republicans who could run for Tom Tiffany’s northern Wisconsin congressional seat – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 24, 2025
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany enters Republican primary for governor – Wisconsin Examiner, September 23, 2025
Jessica Seawright, social worker and disability rights advocate, launches campaign for AD 21 – Wisconsin Examiner, September 23, 2025
Tom Tiffany looks poised to enter Wisconsin governor’s race after flyer for ‘very special event’ posts – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 18, 2025
Battle for the Capitol: Wisconsin’s seats of power up for grabs in 2026 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 18, 2025
Here’s who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 – Wisconsin State Journal, September 17, 2025
Madison Rep. Francesca Hong joins Democratic primary for governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, September 17, 2025
Trevor Jung, fiancé of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ star, is running to flip a state Senate seat – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 16, 2025
State Sen. Kelda Roys says she’ll combat ‘extremists’ as she enters Democratic primary for governor – Wisconsin Examiner, September 16, 2025
Madison state Sen. Kelda Roys joins growing Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, September 15, 2025
Lesser known names have announced for Wisconsin governor. Will there be surprise candidates? – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 15, 2025
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launches bid for governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, September 9, 2025
Stevens Point resident Collin McNamara announces candidacy for Wisconsin secretary of state – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 8, 2025
Milwaukee alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa launches campaign for Wisconsin secretary of state – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 4, 2025
Dem hopefuls talk to ‘UpFront” at Pfaff’s western Wisconsin fundraiser – WisPolitics, September 1, 2025
Mark Scheffler enters 8th Congressional District race – WBAY, August 26, 2025
Who is Ryan Strnad, the Democratic beer vendor running for governor? –Wisconsin Examiner, August 25, 2025
With no incumbent and no big names, the 2026 Wisconsin governor’s race is shaping up as unusual – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 25, 2025
Godlewski announces lieutenant governor bid, vows to deliver for Wisconsin – WisPolitics, August 21, 2025
Democratic field grows in 2026 contest for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District – Wisconsin Examiner, August 18, 2025
Beer vendor for governor? Ryan Strnad makes good on a 2023 promise to run for the office if Evers didn’t – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 15, 2025
Racine County Democrat launches bid for Congress, challenging Rep. Bryan Steil – Wisconsin Public Radio, August 12, 2025
The race for Wisconsin governor is on. So why aren’t more people running? – Wisconsin Public Radio, August 8, 2025
At the Wisconsin State Fair, GOP governor candidate talks tariffs, climate change, his SEAL training – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 6, 2025
Who’s running for Wisconsin governor? Who has the best shot? Answers to your questions – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, August 5, 2025
Who’s running for Wisconsin governor? These candidates have launched campaigns – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 31, 2025
Gov. Tony Evers welcomes a Democratic primary in race to replace him as Wisconsin governor – Fox 11 News, July 29, 2025
Scott Walker says he’s not running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 28, 2025
Democrats and Republicans react to Evers not running for reelection – Wisconsin Examiner, July 25, 2025
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches bid for Wisconsin governor, the first Democrat to formally enter – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 25, 2025
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley says he plans to enter Democratic field for governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 25, 2025
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez announces campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Tony Evers – Wisconsin Public Radio, July 25, 2025
Here are the likely Democratic and Republican contenders for Wisconsin governor in 2026 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 24, 2025
Wisconsin lawmakers, leaders react to Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to seek a third term – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 24, 2025
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek a third term in 2026 – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 24, 2025
Evers announces he won’t run for third term – WisPolitics, July 24, 2025
Rep. Robyn Vining, calling for an inclusive and accessible Wis., launches campaign for suburban SD 5 – Wisconsin Examiner, July 18, 2025
As he weighs reelection bid, Tony Evers’ fundraising lags millions behind his last run for office – Wisconsin Public Radio, July 16, 2025
Gov. Tony Evers says the decision whether to run for a 3rd term is coming in a ‘couple weeks’ – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 8, 2025
Businessman Berrien launches gubernatorial bid – WisPolitics, July 9, 2025
Democratic Rep. Jenna Jacobson launches challenge to one of GOP’s top senators – Wisconsin Examiner, July 8, 2025
Businessmen Tim Michels, Eric Hovde considering return to politics with runs for Wisconsin governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 27, 2025
Marquette poll: Majority of voters say Tony Evers shouldn’t run for third term as governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, June 25, 2025
Hesselbein optimistic Dems will win state Senate majority in ‘26 – WisPolitics, June 14, 2025
Which Democrats will run for governor if Tony Evers doesn’t and answers to other questions – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 27, 2025
Wisconsin Republican Josh Schoemann makes early entry into 2026 governor’s race – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, – May 1, 2025
Republican businessman considering a run for governor forms political committee – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, – April 14