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A native of Plymouth, Wisconsin, former public school educator, husband, father of three and grandfather of nine, Tony Evers is running for re-election as Wisconsin Governor. During his first term, Gov.
A native of Plymouth, Wisconsin, former public school educator, husband, father of three and grandfather of nine, Tony Evers is running for re-election as Wisconsin Governor. During his first term, Gov.
Attorney General Josh Kaul is a running for re-election to continue addressing crime in Wisconsin, defending our rights, protecting our natural resources, and delivering for the people of Wisconsin.
Attorney General Josh Kaul is a running for re-election to continue addressing crime in Wisconsin, defending our rights, protecting our natural resources, and delivering for the people of Wisconsin.
Long-time Secretary of State Doug LaFollette is running for re-election to ensure far-right politicians don't use the Secretary of State office to undermine Wisconsin's democracy by laying the groundwork to overturn future election results they disagree with.
Long-time Secretary of State Doug LaFollette is running for re-election to ensure far-right politicians don't use the Secretary of State office to undermine Wisconsin's democracy by laying the groundwork to overturn future election results they disagree with.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.
Senator Tim Carpenter has fought to put Wisconsinites first in all decisions. He has prioritized ensuring that senior citizens have access for affordable prescription drugs, protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, fighting for clean air and water throughout Wisconsin, protecting and supporting our democracy, and making government responsive to the people. Sen. Carpenter is running for re-election, promising to continue being a strong voice for the people of the 3rd Senate District and to protect Governor Evers' crucial veto. His opponent is Republican candidate Angel Sanchez. Carpenter is the progressive choice in this race.
Senator Tim Carpenter has fought to put Wisconsinites first in all decisions.
Senator Tim Carpenter has fought to put Wisconsinites first in all decisions. He has prioritized ensuring that senior citizens have access for affordable prescription drugs, protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, fighting for clean air and water throughout Wisconsin, protecting and supporting our democracy, and making government responsive to the people. Sen. Carpenter is running for re-election, promising to continue being a strong voice for the people of the 3rd Senate District and to protect Governor Evers' crucial veto. His opponent is Republican candidate Angel Sanchez. Carpenter is the progressive choice in this race.
Senator Tim Carpenter has fought to put Wisconsinites first in all decisions.
Senator Tim Carpenter has fought to put Wisconsinites first in all decisions. He has prioritized ensuring that senior citizens have access for affordable prescription drugs, protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, fighting for clean air and water throughout Wisconsin, protecting and supporting our democracy, and making government responsive to the people. Sen. Carpenter is running for re-election, promising to continue being a strong voice for the people of the 3rd Senate District and to protect Governor Evers' crucial veto. His opponent is Republican candidate Angel Sanchez. Carpenter is the progressive choice in this race.
State Senator Chris Larson has provided strong, consistent, progressive representation for the 7th Senate District since 2011. In the Senate, Larson has championed workers' rights, fought to restore clean government and equal justice, fought to support and strengthen Wisconsin public schools, and been an unwavering supporter of reproductive rights and equal rights for all Wisconsinites. Larson's opponent is Republican Peter Gilbert, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Larson is the progressive choice in this race.
State Senator Chris Larson has provided strong, consistent, progressive representation for the 7th Senate District since 2011.
State Senator Chris Larson has provided strong, consistent, progressive representation for the 7th Senate District since 2011. In the Senate, Larson has championed workers' rights, fought to restore clean government and equal justice, fought to support and strengthen Wisconsin public schools, and been an unwavering supporter of reproductive rights and equal rights for all Wisconsinites. Larson's opponent is Republican Peter Gilbert, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Larson is the progressive choice in this race.
State Senator Chris Larson has provided strong, consistent, progressive representation for the 7th Senate District since 2011.
State Senator Chris Larson has provided strong, consistent, progressive representation for the 7th Senate District since 2011. In the Senate, Larson has championed workers' rights, fought to restore clean government and equal justice, fought to support and strengthen Wisconsin public schools, and been an unwavering supporter of reproductive rights and equal rights for all Wisconsinites. Larson's opponent is Republican Peter Gilbert, who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Larson is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Mark Spreitzer currently represents the 45th Assembly District and is running to succeed Janis Ringhand in the Wisconsin State Senate. As the ranking Democrat on the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee, Spreitzer has been a strong defender of democracy in Wisconsin through his push for non-partisan redistricting reform and his sharp, effective criticism of Republican efforts to push conspiracy theories like the Big Lie following the 2020 election. In office, Spreitzer has been a leader on issues related to conservation, local government, family farms, middle-class economic security, healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQ equality. His opponent is Republican candidate Mark Trofimchuck. Spreitzer is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Mark Spreitzer currently represents the 45th Assembly District and is running to succeed Janis Ringhand in the Wisconsin State Senate.
State Representative Mark Spreitzer currently represents the 45th Assembly District and is running to succeed Janis Ringhand in the Wisconsin State Senate. As the ranking Democrat on the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee, Spreitzer has been a strong defender of democracy in Wisconsin through his push for non-partisan redistricting reform and his sharp, effective criticism of Republican efforts to push conspiracy theories like the Big Lie following the 2020 election. In office, Spreitzer has been a leader on issues related to conservation, local government, family farms, middle-class economic security, healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQ equality. His opponent is Republican candidate Mark Trofimchuck. Spreitzer is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Mark Spreitzer currently represents the 45th Assembly District and is running to succeed Janis Ringhand in the Wisconsin State Senate.
State Representative Mark Spreitzer currently represents the 45th Assembly District and is running to succeed Janis Ringhand in the Wisconsin State Senate. As the ranking Democrat on the Assembly Campaigns & Elections Committee, Spreitzer has been a strong defender of democracy in Wisconsin through his push for non-partisan redistricting reform and his sharp, effective criticism of Republican efforts to push conspiracy theories like the Big Lie following the 2020 election. In office, Spreitzer has been a leader on issues related to conservation, local government, family farms, middle-class economic security, healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and LGBTQ equality. His opponent is Republican candidate Mark Trofimchuck. Spreitzer is the progressive choice in this race.
Kelly Westlund is a small business owner, former Northwest regional representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and long-time community leader who is running to succeed State Senator Janet Bewley in representing the 25th Senate District. After settling in northern Wisconsin twenty years ago, Westlund has been deeply involved in her community, including serving on the Ashland City Council, leading the Alliance for Sustainability to help rural communities become more self-reliant and reduce energy costs, working closely with the Bayfield Food Producers Cooperative, and helping to found a Chequamegon Bay young professionals organization. Westlund's top priorities include expanding access to quality affordable health care, protecting Wisconsin's natural resources and addressing climate change, making education more affordable, raising the minimum wage, and giving local governments more tools to succeed. Westlund is also a strong supporter of reproductive rights and believes Wisconsin should join our neighboring states in legalizing marijuana. Her opponent is former Republican legislator and real estate agent Romaine Quinn, who cast consistently anti-healthcare, anti-public education, anti-worker, and anti-middle class votes in the State Assembly and is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Westlund is the progressive choice in this race.
Kelly Westlund is a small business owner, former Northwest regional representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and long-time community leader who is running to succeed State Senator Janet Bewley in representing the 25th Senate District.
Kelly Westlund is a small business owner, former Northwest regional representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and long-time community leader who is running to succeed State Senator Janet Bewley in representing the 25th Senate District. After settling in northern Wisconsin twenty years ago, Westlund has been deeply involved in her community, including serving on the Ashland City Council, leading the Alliance for Sustainability to help rural communities become more self-reliant and reduce energy costs, working closely with the Bayfield Food Producers Cooperative, and helping to found a Chequamegon Bay young professionals organization. Westlund's top priorities include expanding access to quality affordable health care, protecting Wisconsin's natural resources and addressing climate change, making education more affordable, raising the minimum wage, and giving local governments more tools to succeed. Westlund is also a strong supporter of reproductive rights and believes Wisconsin should join our neighboring states in legalizing marijuana. Her opponent is former Republican legislator and real estate agent Romaine Quinn, who cast consistently anti-healthcare, anti-public education, anti-worker, and anti-middle class votes in the State Assembly and is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Westlund is the progressive choice in this race.
Kelly Westlund is a small business owner, former Northwest regional representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and long-time community leader who is running to succeed State Senator Janet Bewley in representing the 25th Senate District.
Kelly Westlund is a small business owner, former Northwest regional representative for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, and long-time community leader who is running to succeed State Senator Janet Bewley in representing the 25th Senate District. After settling in northern Wisconsin twenty years ago, Westlund has been deeply involved in her community, including serving on the Ashland City Council, leading the Alliance for Sustainability to help rural communities become more self-reliant and reduce energy costs, working closely with the Bayfield Food Producers Cooperative, and helping to found a Chequamegon Bay young professionals organization. Westlund's top priorities include expanding access to quality affordable health care, protecting Wisconsin's natural resources and addressing climate change, making education more affordable, raising the minimum wage, and giving local governments more tools to succeed. Westlund is also a strong supporter of reproductive rights and believes Wisconsin should join our neighboring states in legalizing marijuana. Her opponent is former Republican legislator and real estate agent Romaine Quinn, who cast consistently anti-healthcare, anti-public education, anti-worker, and anti-middle class votes in the State Assembly and is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Westlund is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Dianne Hesselbein is running to succeed Jon Erpenbach in the state senate. Hesselbein has represented the 79th Assembly District for the past ten years, during which she has fought to protect reproductive rights, expand BadgerCare, protect Wisconsin's natural resources, and support working peoples' rights to unionize and bargain collectively. Hesselbein promises to push for more public school funding, protect our environment, strengthen the University System, and advocate for veterans’ benefits in the state senate. Her opponent, Republican Roger Relph, is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, including when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Hesselbein is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Dianne Hesselbein is running to succeed Jon Erpenbach in the state senate.
State Representative Dianne Hesselbein is running to succeed Jon Erpenbach in the state senate. Hesselbein has represented the 79th Assembly District for the past ten years, during which she has fought to protect reproductive rights, expand BadgerCare, protect Wisconsin's natural resources, and support working peoples' rights to unionize and bargain collectively. Hesselbein promises to push for more public school funding, protect our environment, strengthen the University System, and advocate for veterans’ benefits in the state senate. Her opponent, Republican Roger Relph, is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, including when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Hesselbein is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Dianne Hesselbein is running to succeed Jon Erpenbach in the state senate.
State Representative Dianne Hesselbein is running to succeed Jon Erpenbach in the state senate. Hesselbein has represented the 79th Assembly District for the past ten years, during which she has fought to protect reproductive rights, expand BadgerCare, protect Wisconsin's natural resources, and support working peoples' rights to unionize and bargain collectively. Hesselbein promises to push for more public school funding, protect our environment, strengthen the University System, and advocate for veterans’ benefits in the state senate. Her opponent, Republican Roger Relph, is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, including when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Hesselbein is the progressive choice in this race.
State Senator Jeff Smith is a father, small business owner, lifelong western Wisconsinite, and the current State Senator for the 31st District. In the Senate, Smith has worked to lower health care costs and expand high-speed internet, and supported the largest tax cut in state history to help families stay ahead of rising costs. Smith believes Wisconsinites deserve access to affordable health care, clean air and water, a strong public education system, and affordable broadband. Smith has been a consistent voice for progressive values in the Senate, including supporting women's reproductive rights and fighting for equal rights regardless of identity. His opponent is Republican candidate Dave Estenson, who was investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 2007 over allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct while he was working as a police officer, who personally attended the January 6th insurrection, and who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Smith is the progressive choice in this race.
State Senator Jeff Smith is a father, small business owner, lifelong western Wisconsinite, and the current State Senator for the 31st District.
State Senator Jeff Smith is a father, small business owner, lifelong western Wisconsinite, and the current State Senator for the 31st District. In the Senate, Smith has worked to lower health care costs and expand high-speed internet, and supported the largest tax cut in state history to help families stay ahead of rising costs. Smith believes Wisconsinites deserve access to affordable health care, clean air and water, a strong public education system, and affordable broadband. Smith has been a consistent voice for progressive values in the Senate, including supporting women's reproductive rights and fighting for equal rights regardless of identity. His opponent is Republican candidate Dave Estenson, who was investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 2007 over allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct while he was working as a police officer, who personally attended the January 6th insurrection, and who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Smith is the progressive choice in this race.
State Senator Jeff Smith is a father, small business owner, lifelong western Wisconsinite, and the current State Senator for the 31st District.
State Senator Jeff Smith is a father, small business owner, lifelong western Wisconsinite, and the current State Senator for the 31st District. In the Senate, Smith has worked to lower health care costs and expand high-speed internet, and supported the largest tax cut in state history to help families stay ahead of rising costs. Smith believes Wisconsinites deserve access to affordable health care, clean air and water, a strong public education system, and affordable broadband. Smith has been a consistent voice for progressive values in the Senate, including supporting women's reproductive rights and fighting for equal rights regardless of identity. His opponent is Republican candidate Dave Estenson, who was investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 2007 over allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct while he was working as a police officer, who personally attended the January 6th insurrection, and who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Smith is the progressive choice in this race.
Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Assembly races on your ballot.
State Representative Chris Sinicki has been serving in the legislature since 1999 and has been a progressive advocate on many occasions. She supports a woman's right to choose, public education, raising the minimum wage, and is a legislative leader on fighting for policies that support working people. Also running is Republican Scott Hermann. Sinicki is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Chris Sinicki has been serving in the legislature since 1999 and has been a progressive advocate on many occasions.
State Representative Chris Sinicki has been serving in the legislature since 1999 and has been a progressive advocate on many occasions. She supports a woman's right to choose, public education, raising the minimum wage, and is a legislative leader on fighting for policies that support working people. Also running is Republican Scott Hermann. Sinicki is the progressive choice in this race.
State Representative Chris Sinicki has been serving in the legislature since 1999 and has been a progressive advocate on many occasions.
State Representative Chris Sinicki has been serving in the legislature since 1999 and has been a progressive advocate on many occasions. She supports a woman's right to choose, public education, raising the minimum wage, and is a legislative leader on fighting for policies that support working people. Also running is Republican Scott Hermann. Sinicki is the progressive choice in this race.
Business leader, community volunteer, former firefighter, and Mequon resident, Bob Tatterson is committed to bringing progressive values and real-world experience to the State Capitol. Tatterson believes in reproductive freedom and supports efforts to repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban. He also believes everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, which is why he supports gun safety measures like background checks and red flag laws. Tatterson's platform includes support for additional investment in public schools, growing energy independence in Wisconsin, and protecting our environment, as well as making sure the economy works for everyone by leveling the playing field for the middle class and sending more of Wisconisn's projected budget surplus back to taxpayers to help offset rising costs. Tatterson is challenging Republican incumbent Dan Knodl, who signed a January 2021 letter asking then-Vice President Pence to refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results and who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that supports Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban, which prohibits abortion even in cases of rape or incest. Tatterson is the progressive choice in this race.
Business leader, community volunteer, former firefighter, and Mequon resident, Bob Tatterson is committed to bringing progressive values and real-world experience to the State Capitol. Tatterson believes in reproductive freedom and supports efforts to repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban.
Business leader, community volunteer, former firefighter, and Mequon resident, Bob Tatterson is committed to bringing progressive values and real-world experience to the State Capitol. Tatterson believes in reproductive freedom and supports efforts to repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban. He also believes everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, which is why he supports gun safety measures like background checks and red flag laws. Tatterson's platform includes support for additional investment in public schools, growing energy independence in Wisconsin, and protecting our environment, as well as making sure the economy works for everyone by leveling the playing field for the middle class and sending more of Wisconisn's projected budget surplus back to taxpayers to help offset rising costs. Tatterson is challenging Republican incumbent Dan Knodl, who signed a January 2021 letter asking then-Vice President Pence to refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results and who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that supports Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban, which prohibits abortion even in cases of rape or incest. Tatterson is the progressive choice in this race.
Business leader, community volunteer, former firefighter, and Mequon resident, Bob Tatterson is committed to bringing progressive values and real-world experience to the State Capitol. Tatterson believes in reproductive freedom and supports efforts to repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban.
Business leader, community volunteer, former firefighter, and Mequon resident, Bob Tatterson is committed to bringing progressive values and real-world experience to the State Capitol. Tatterson believes in reproductive freedom and supports efforts to repeal Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban. He also believes everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, which is why he supports gun safety measures like background checks and red flag laws. Tatterson's platform includes support for additional investment in public schools, growing energy independence in Wisconsin, and protecting our environment, as well as making sure the economy works for everyone by leveling the playing field for the middle class and sending more of Wisconisn's projected budget surplus back to taxpayers to help offset rising costs. Tatterson is challenging Republican incumbent Dan Knodl, who signed a January 2021 letter asking then-Vice President Pence to refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results and who is endorsed by an extreme right wing group that supports Wisconsin's criminal abortion ban, which prohibits abortion even in cases of rape or incest. Tatterson is the progressive choice in this race.
Longtime educator Don Vruwink is running for re-election in the re-drawn 33rd Assembly District. Vruwink has been a leader in the fight for nonpartisan redistricting and an advocate for fair compensation for teachers. Vruwink supports a worker's right to join a union and collectively bargain and sees the creation of family sustaining jobs as a top priority. His opponent is Republican Scott L. Johnson. Vruwink is the progressive choice in this race.
Longtime educator Don Vruwink is running for re-election in the re-drawn 33rd Assembly District. Vruwink has been a leader in the fight for nonpartisan redistricting and an advocate for fair compensation for teachers.
Longtime educator Don Vruwink is running for re-election in the re-drawn 33rd Assembly District. Vruwink has been a leader in the fight for nonpartisan redistricting and an advocate for fair compensation for teachers. Vruwink supports a worker's right to join a union and collectively bargain and sees the creation of family sustaining jobs as a top priority. His opponent is Republican Scott L. Johnson. Vruwink is the progressive choice in this race.
Longtime educator Don Vruwink is running for re-election in the re-drawn 33rd Assembly District. Vruwink has been a leader in the fight for nonpartisan redistricting and an advocate for fair compensation for teachers.
Longtime educator Don Vruwink is running for re-election in the re-drawn 33rd Assembly District. Vruwink has been a leader in the fight for nonpartisan redistricting and an advocate for fair compensation for teachers. Vruwink supports a worker's right to join a union and collectively bargain and sees the creation of family sustaining jobs as a top priority. His opponent is Republican Scott L. Johnson. Vruwink is the progressive choice in this race.
Beloit city council president Clinton Anderson is running to succeed Mark Spreitzer in representing the 45th Assembly District. Anderson is a lifelong Beloit resident who wants to help every Wisconsinite have a higher quality of life and believes government should start at the local level. Anderson's platform includes support for increasing funding for public schools and mental health access, expanding BadgerCare, raising the minimum wage, increasing access to childcare and quality affordable housing, and fighting for non-partisan redistricting reform. Anderson also favors efforts to move to renewable energy sources and is a strong supporter of workers' rights. Also running is longtime insurance executive and Republican candidate Jeff Klett, who has connections to a conservative pro-voucher billionaire, who was a vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act, and who was previously endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Anderson is the progressive candidate in this race.
Beloit city council president Clinton Anderson is running to succeed Mark Spreitzer in representing the 45th Assembly District. Anderson is a lifelong Beloit resident who wants to help every Wisconsinite have a higher quality of life and believes government should start at the local level.
Beloit city council president Clinton Anderson is running to succeed Mark Spreitzer in representing the 45th Assembly District. Anderson is a lifelong Beloit resident who wants to help every Wisconsinite have a higher quality of life and believes government should start at the local level. Anderson's platform includes support for increasing funding for public schools and mental health access, expanding BadgerCare, raising the minimum wage, increasing access to childcare and quality affordable housing, and fighting for non-partisan redistricting reform. Anderson also favors efforts to move to renewable energy sources and is a strong supporter of workers' rights. Also running is longtime insurance executive and Republican candidate Jeff Klett, who has connections to a conservative pro-voucher billionaire, who was a vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act, and who was previously endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Anderson is the progressive candidate in this race.
Beloit city council president Clinton Anderson is running to succeed Mark Spreitzer in representing the 45th Assembly District. Anderson is a lifelong Beloit resident who wants to help every Wisconsinite have a higher quality of life and believes government should start at the local level.
Beloit city council president Clinton Anderson is running to succeed Mark Spreitzer in representing the 45th Assembly District. Anderson is a lifelong Beloit resident who wants to help every Wisconsinite have a higher quality of life and believes government should start at the local level. Anderson's platform includes support for increasing funding for public schools and mental health access, expanding BadgerCare, raising the minimum wage, increasing access to childcare and quality affordable housing, and fighting for non-partisan redistricting reform. Anderson also favors efforts to move to renewable energy sources and is a strong supporter of workers' rights. Also running is longtime insurance executive and Republican candidate Jeff Klett, who has connections to a conservative pro-voucher billionaire, who was a vocal opponent of the Affordable Care Act, and who was previously endorsed by an extreme right wing group that wants to ban abortion without exception, even when the pregnant person's life is at risk. Anderson is the progressive candidate in this race.