These are the general-election candidates on Wisconsin's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Wisconsin 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
Governor of Wisconsin
David Crowley Democratic
Tom Tiffany Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Lieutenant Governor
Sarah Godlewski Democratic
David Varnam Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Secretary of State
JoCasta Zamarripa Democratic
Jay Schroeder Republican
Pete Karas Wisconsin Green
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
Attorney General
Josh Kaul DemocraticIncumbent
Eric Toney Republican
Treasurer
John Leiber RepublicanIncumbent
Yee Xiong Democratic
U.S. House, District 1
Bryan Steil RepublicanIncumbent
Mitchell Berman Democratic
U.S. House, District 2
Mark Pocan DemocraticIncumbent
U.S. House, District 3
Derrick Van Orden RepublicanIncumbent
Rebecca Cooke Democratic
Alexander Kent Independent
Rustin Provance Independent
U.S. House, District 4
Gwen Moore DemocraticIncumbent
Tim Rogers Republican
Arthur Burks Independent
U.S. House, District 5
Scott Fitzgerald RepublicanIncumbent
Andy Beck Democratic
U.S. House, District 6
Glenn Grothman RepublicanIncumbent
Brad Smith Democratic
Matthew Arndt Wisconsin Green
Elizabeth Fitzgibbon Independent
Mike Thurow Independent
U.S. House, District 7
Fred Clark Democratic
Michael Alfonso Republican
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 8
Tony Wied RepublicanIncumbent
Rick Crosson Democratic
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Also on the Wisconsin ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Wisconsin voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Wisconsin
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Wisconsin are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST. Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Wisconsin in 2026?
Governor: David Crowley (Democratic), Tom Tiffany (Republican). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Wisconsin on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Wisconsin are open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM CST.
When is the Wisconsin election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Wisconsin 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.