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Wisconsin ballot

Governor of Wisconsin

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 11, 2026

General election

DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Andrew Lust ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bill Berrien ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Bob Harlow ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Independent / LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Chris Donahue ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticPolicy director

David Crowley is a policy director running for Governor of Wisconsin. He emphasizes growing an economy through local ownership and union labor, expanding apprenticeships, supporting small businesses, and making public investments in housing and health care.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

James Kellen ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWriter

Jamie Jo Carothers, a writer, is an independent candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jeff Rumbaugh ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Free PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jess Hisel ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Job Edmond Hou-Seye ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RWithdrewFinancial Advisor

John Macco ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jonathan Wichmann ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Josh Schoemann ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kirk Bangstad ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Leonard Larson Jr. ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Levi Borntreger ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrew

Michele Doolan ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mike Crute ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ramona Whiteaker ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Robert Meyer ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ryan Patrick Sweeney ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Ryan Strnad ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Tom Tiffany is running for Governor of Wisconsin. The candidate emphasizes reading and math and supports tax reduction.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Yousef Sameer Zahran ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Zachary Roper ran for Governor of Wisconsin in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanFirst-time candidateMental health professional

Andrew Manske is a Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Democratic

Brett Hulsey is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticAdvancedPolicy director

David Crowley is a policy director running for Governor of Wisconsin. He emphasizes growing an economy through local ownership and union labor, expanding apprenticeships, supporting small businesses, and making public investments in housing and health care.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Dennis Williams is a Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFull-time state legislator

Francesca Hong is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Joel Brennan is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAttorney and small business owner

Kelda Roys is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticOrganizer

Mandela Barnes is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election.

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ConstitutionFirst-time candidate

Mark Grimek is a Constitution candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Missy Hughes is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticExecutive

Sara Rodriguez is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Tim Reppen is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanAdvanced

Tom Tiffany is running for Governor of Wisconsin. The candidate emphasizes reading and math and supports tax reduction.

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