Wisconsin: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Wisconsin on the mapKey dates
- Deadline to register online or by mail: October 14, 2026. Mail registrations must be postmarked by this date. After that, you can register at your municipal clerk's office until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 30, or at your polling place on Election Day. Bring proof of residence.
- In-person absentee (early) voting: October 20, 2026 to November 1, 2026. This is the longest window state law allows. Each city, village or town sets its own days, hours and locations within it, so check with your municipal clerk.
- Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail: October 29, 2026. Your request must be received by 5 p.m. Most voters need a copy of an acceptable photo ID. Military voters and hospitalized voters have later deadlines.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can register at your polling place on Election Day. Absentee ballots must arrive by 8 p.m.
Official election information: vote.gov
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
Governor / Lieutenant Governor
This is a four-year term and an open seat, because Gov. Tony Evers is not running again. Governor and lieutenant governor are elected together on one ticket: David Crowley runs with Sarah Godlewski, and Tom Tiffany runs with David Varnam.
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- David Crowley Democratic · Open seat
- Tom Tiffany Republican · Open seat
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