Editors · Elections and campaigns

The Ballot Wisconsin Desk tracks who is running in Wisconsin, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.

25 stories published

News · WI

Wisconsin DOJ highlights election protections

Elections and voting

The department reminded Wisconsinites that state and federal laws provide separate layers of protection for elections.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskOct 3, 2026

News · WI

On Sept. 25, 1961, Nelson signs Wisconsin seatbelt bill

Elections and voting

Gov. Gaylord Nelson signed a bill requiring all 1962 cars produced in Wisconsin to come equipped with seatbelts.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026

News · WI

What to know about Wisconsin’s 2026 elections

Elections and voting

Wisconsin voters will decide statewide offices and all eight U.S. House seats on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 27, 2026

News · WI

Enbridge puts Line 5 leak cost at least $15.1 million

Energy and environment

Emergency response and property damage account for most of Enbridge’s estimated costs from the August leak in Iron County.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 26, 2026

News · WI

Toney, Kaul projected to advance in Wisconsin AG race

Housing

Eric Toney and Josh Kaul were projected as their parties’ Wisconsin attorney general nominees in uncontested primaries.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 24, 2026

News · WI

How Wisconsin’s fall vote could affect election rules

Elections and voting

Fall election results could influence who makes later decisions about how Wisconsin elections are run.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 22, 2026

Candidate profile · WI

Michael Thurow runs as an independent in Wisconsin's 6th

Elections and voting

Michael Thurow is one of 13 candidates in Wisconsin's contested 2026 election for the 6th Congressional District.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 20, 2026

News · WI

Tiffany, Crowley outline Wisconsin government oversight plans

Economy and jobs

The two Wisconsin governor candidates are emphasizing audits, transparency and accountability in state government.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 20, 2026

News · WI

Van Orden Backs Data Center Rate Protection

Elections and voting

Derrick Van Orden voted for an effort intended to protect Wisconsin families from electricity rate increases tied to data centers.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 18, 2026

News · WI

Supreme Court keeps Wisconsin absentee voting rules in place

Elections and voting

Wisconsin clerks will use existing absentee-ballot procedures after the Supreme Court blocked new federal requirements for the midterms.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 17, 2026

News · WI

Crowley calls for repeal of Wisconsin fuel markup law

Energy and environment

David Crowley says repealing the state’s minimum markup law would lower fuel prices and blames federal policies backed by Tom Tiffany for rising costs.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 16, 2026

News · WI

Tom Tiffany says he swam from sinking plane in Lake Wausau

Elections and voting

The Wisconsin Republican governor candidate said he and the pilot entered the water after a Bonanza made an emergency landing Saturday night.

The Ballot Wisconsin DeskSep 13, 2026