2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The 2026 Wisconsin gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Wisconsin. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers is eligible to run for re-election to a third term but has not yet announced whether he will do so. A key aspect of this race is the 2026 Wisconsin Senate election, which will determine which party controls the State Senate going into the 108th Wisconsin legislature.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Samuel Wilson, Special Needs Content Creator

Publicly expressed interest

Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin (2019–present)^[1]
Cavalier Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee (2021–present)^[2]
Ryan Strnad, beer vendor lobbyist (would only run if Evers does not)^[3]

Potential

David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive (2020–present)^[4]
Josh Kaul, Attorney General of Wisconsin (2019–present)^[5]
Sara Rodriguez, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (2023–present)^[6]

References

^ Minnis, Glenn (June 15, 2023). "Evers hints at third run for governor". The Center Square. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
^ Johnson, Shawn (July 11, 2024). "Milwaukee's Democratic mayor helped land the RNC. He's ready for the spotlight". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
^ Katzenberger, Tyler (June 27, 2023). "Beer vendor for governor? Wisconsin's Ryan Strnad opens the door for a 2026 run if Tony Evers doesn't". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
^ Shafer, Dan (December 21, 2023). "David Crowley 'possibly' interested in running for governor in 2026". The Recombobulation Area. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
^ Kelly, Jack (February 8, 2023). "Top cop: What's Josh Kaul's next move?". The Cap Times. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
^ Walters, Steven (January 4, 2024). "Meet your lieutenant governor, Sara Rodriguez". Isthmus. Retrieved July 3, 2024.

[1] Minnis, Glenn (June 15, 2023). "Evers hints at third run for governor". The Center Square. Retrieved July 21, 2023.

[2] Johnson, Shawn (July 11, 2024). "Milwaukee's Democratic mayor helped land the RNC. He's ready for the spotlight". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved July 16, 2024.

[3] Katzenberger, Tyler (June 27, 2023). "Beer vendor for governor? Wisconsin's Ryan Strnad opens the door for a 2026 run if Tony Evers doesn't". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

[4] Shafer, Dan (December 21, 2023). "David Crowley 'possibly' interested in running for governor in 2026". The Recombobulation Area. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

[5] Kelly, Jack (February 8, 2023). "Top cop: What's Josh Kaul's next move?". The Cap Times. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

[6] Walters, Steven (January 4, 2024). "Meet your lieutenant governor, Sara Rodriguez". Isthmus. Retrieved July 3, 2024.

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