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Two Democrats seek to challenge Treasurer John Leiber, Wisconsin’s only GOP state office holder – Wisconsin Examiner, June 11, 2026
Governor candidate Crowley proposes repeal of ‘minimum markup’ on gas – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11, 2026
Bangstad vows to sue after Elections Commission found he failed to make gubernatorial ballot – WisPolitics, June 10, 2026
7 Democrats running for governor to square off in televised debate – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 9, 2026
Democrat Joel Brennan’s governor campaign launches statewide ad buy – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 9, 2026
The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week. – Wisconsin Watch, June 8, 2026
7th District Republican challenges rivals’ nominating papers – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8, 2026
Meet the candidates running for Wisconsin lieutenant governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 8, 2026
Gov candidate Missy Hughes stands alone in support of failed surplus deal – Wisconsin State Journal, June 6, 2026
Here are all of the 2026 contested races for the Wisconsin Legislature – Wisconsin State Journal, June 5, 2026
Barnes leans on statewide experience to make case for Democratic nomination – Wisconsin Examiner, June 5, 2026
Some high-profile election hopefuls fall short of ballot requirements –Wisconsin Examiner, June 3, 2026
Here are the races to watch for control of the Wisconsin Legislature –Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 2, 2026
Wisconsin’s crowded governor’s race remains crowded after filing deadline
Wisconsin Public Radio, June 2, 2026
What 2018 tells us about Wisconsin’s crowded gubernatorial primary – Capital Times, May 28, 2026
Ad spending starts in crowded Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor – Wisconsin Public Radio, May 28, 2026
Tom Tiffany stands by criticisms of failed Wisconsin surplus deal – Wisconsin Public Radio, May 27, 2026
Tiffany says he’ll cut taxes while increasing spending on schools, healthcare – Wisconsin Examiner, May 26, 2026
Attorney general race heating up in Wisconsin with Republican ad buy – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 22, 2026
Mandela Barnes proposes blocking use of AI to boost consumer prices – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 20, 2026
Democrats, Tiffany face tricky politics after killing tax relief bill – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 18, 2026
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany defends role in blocking school funding bill – WBAY, May 18, 2026
State GOP formally endorses Tiffany, who vows to ‘bring common sense’ back to Madison – WisPolitics, May 16, 2026
What Wisconsin Democrats’ leftward shift means for midterms – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 15, 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Dem leader ‘optimistic’ about trifecta control of state government next year – Wisconsin Examiner, May 14, 2026
Nine Democrats try to unseat Bryan Steil – Spectrum News 1, May 12, 2026
Thompson passes on gubernatorial bid, endorses Tiffany – WisPolitics, May 8, 2026
More Assembly Republicans announce 2026 plans: Rodriguez retiring, Donovan to seek reelection – Wisconsin Examiner, May 7, 2026
Rep. Clint Moses announces re-election bid – WEAU News, May 6, 2026
Wisconsin Legislature to see entirely new leadership next year – Wisconsin State Journal, May 6, 2026
Conservative group’s ad campaign pits vulnerable Wisconsin Republicans against their own party leadership – Wisconsin Watch, May 4, 2026
Minocqua Brewing owner Bangstad says he’s launching run for governor – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 2, 2026
Jacque won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, April 30, 2026
Francesca Hong’s buzzy campaign makes an early move with Wisconsin Dems – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 29, 2026
Kaufert won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, April 27, 2026
Milwaukee alderman Peter Burgelis launches run to unseat Bryan Steil – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 26, 2026
Will Tommy Thompson return with a run for governor? | Politics mailbag –Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 24, 2026
Sara Rodriguez says she would craft state budget ‘behind a curtain’ – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 23, 2026
Republican Paul Wassgren drops out of 7th Congressional District race – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 21, 2026
Republican Sen. Jesse James to retire from Wisconsin Legislature – Wisconsin Public Radio, April 14, 2026
Allen won’t seek reelection to the Assembly after losing Waukesha mayoral bid – WisPolitics, April 14, 2026
Budget co-chair Sen. Howard Marklein running for reelection as more Assembly Republicans retire – Wisconsin Examiner, April 13, 2026
Steamrolled in Tuesday’s election, Wisconsin GOP looks for answers – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 9, 2026
Brooks won’t seek reelection to the Assembly – WisPolitics, April 9, 2026
O’Connor won’t seek reelection – WisPolitics, April 9, 2026
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