ELECTION 2026 | RACE FOR GOVERNOR Governor candidate forum set for Sunday in Watertown KIMBERLY WETHAL Aug 1, 2026 Aug 1, 2026 × Top stories for July 31, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Five of the candidates vying to be Wisconsin’s next governor will join a forum on Sunday in Watertown.kAm%96 ?@?A2CE:D2? qF:=5:?8 2 (6=4@>:?8 (2E6CE@H? 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Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Top stories for July 31, 2026 Top stories for July 31, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Francesca Hong expands lead in Dem governor primary in do-over Marquette Law School Poll Hong registered 38% support, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes coming in second at 16%, about even where he was last week. Voters whose preferred candidate drops out of race can’t revote, judge rules In the ruling, Judge David Conway found that a ballot can only be spoiled before it is returned, not afterward. Watch Now: Related Video Who Is Robert Kraft, The Pro-Israel Billionare Who Ousted Macklemore? 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Francesca Hong expands lead in Dem governor primary in do-over Marquette Law School Poll Hong registered 38% support, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes coming in second at 16%, about even where he was last week.
Voters whose preferred candidate drops out of race can’t revote, judge rules In the ruling, Judge David Conway found that a ballot can only be spoiled before it is returned, not afterward.
