Packed field vying for Wisconsin secretary of state this fall MITCHELL SCHMIDT Jun 3, 2026 Jun 3, 2026 Updated Jun 9, 2026 × Top stories for June 2, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A packed field of candidates are running in Wisconsin’s open race for secretary of state, a job with few actual duties.kAmu@FC #6AF3=:42?D[ @?6 s6>@4C2E 2?5 @?6 E9:C5\A2CEJ 42?5:52E6 2C6 CF??:?8 7@C E96 D62E 4FCC6?E=J 96=5 3J $64C6E2CJ @7 $E2E6 $2C29 v@5=6HD<:[ H9@ :D CF??:?8 7@C =:6FE6?2?E 8@G6C?@C E9:D 72==]k^Am People leave the state Capitol as a storm passes over Madison in 2025. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES kAm#6AF3=:42?D CF??:?8 7@C E96 D62E 2C6 y2J $49C@656C[ qC2J56? |J6C[ }2E6 !@==?@H 2?5 r:?5J (6C?6C] s6>@4C2E y@r2DE2 +2>2CC:A2[ 2 >6>36C @7 E96 |:=H2F<66 r@>>@? r@F?4:=[ :D 2=D@ CF??:?8] %96 E@A G@E6 62C?6C :? E96 pF8FDE v~! A2CE:D2? AC:>2CJ H:== 7246 @77 :? E96 }@G6>36C 6=64E:@? H:E9 +2>2CC:A2 2?5 (:D4@?D:? vC66? !2CEJ 42?5:52E6 !6E6 z2C2D]k^Am kAm$6G6C2= @7 E96 42?5:52E6D 92G6 CF? 7@C @77:46 :? E96 A2DE] (6C?6C C2? 7@C =:6FE6?2?E 8@G6C?@C :? a_aa[ H9:=6 $49C@656C C2? 7@C D64C6E2CJ @7 DE2E6 E92E J62C] !@==?@H C2? 7@C DE2E6 pDD6>3=J :? a_a`]k^Am People are also reading… Brewers’ simple clinch celebration shows how expectations have changed Gateway shows graduate the way to reaching career and life goals 51-year-old athlete dies during Saturday’s half Ironman in Madison How did Aaron Rodgers do in his final season opener? T.J. Watt helped Tom Tiffany's plane makes emergency lake landing after campaign event Tom Tiffany recounts harrowing plane emergency, swim to safety in Wausau Lake Geneva Oktoberfest to feature new events and activities Brewers outfielder 'couldn't be more thankful' with health, role 3 takeaways from Wisconsin volleyball's loss against Texas Williams Bay Middle School student wins regatta title Antique and classic boat show to be held at Abbey Resort 52nd Street to close nightly in Kenosha starting Sept. 14 Lake Geneva Fire Department marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 Residents receive information about proposed transmission line project Lake Geneva Public Library to host paranormal investigator kAm%96 $64C6E2CJ @7 $E2E6’D ~77:46 42CC:6D 76H 5FE:6D :? (:D4@?D:?[ 3FE H9@6G6C 9@=5D E96 D62E 5@6D D6CG6 @? E96 q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD @7 !F3=:4 {2?5D[ @?6 @7 E96 DE2E6’D @=56DE 286?4:6D] %96 3@2C5 92D D6G6C2= C6DA@?D:3:=:E:6D[ :?4=F5:?8 9@=5:?8 E:E=6 E@ ?62C=J ff[___ 24C6D @7 D49@@= ECFDE =2?5D 2?5 >2?28:?8 >@C6 E92? S` 3:==:@? :? 2DD6ED[ :?4=F5:?8 E96 r@>>@? $49@@= uF?5[ H9:49 5:DEC:3FE6D 2??F2= ?6E 62C?:?8D E@ AF3=:4 D49@@= 5:DEC:4ED]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^aadhga5c\6ga7\cgd7\3e44\3bf6a2b55cabQm#646?E DE@C:6D 3J (:D4@?D:? $E2E6 y@FC?2= C6A@CE6C |:E496== $49>:5Ek^2mk^Am Locations Madison Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! 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 June 2, 2026 Top stories for June 2, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sets the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's executive office in 16 years. Sale of historic Wilson Street building gets final approval The Legislature’s budget committee voted unanimously to sell the Art Deco Downtown Madison landmark for $10 million. Wisconsin lawmakers, grid operator challenge effort to limit competitive bidding on large energy projects Nine transmission companies want to suspend competitive bidding rules for multi-billion-dollar powerline projects within Wisconsin and the cen… Watch Now: Related Video Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Membership’ OpenAI Reveals 6 New Cases of ‘Concerning’ AI Misbehavior OpenAI Reveals 6 New Cases of ‘Concerning’ AI Misbehavior 70% of hospital generators in Gaza out of service: Health Ministry. 70% of hospital generators in Gaza out of service: Health Ministry. Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up Fast (And What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Do) Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up Fast (And What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Do) Watch Now: Related Video Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Membership’ OpenAI Reveals 6 New Cases of ‘Concerning’ AI Misbehavior OpenAI Reveals 6 New Cases of ‘Concerning’ AI Misbehavior 70% of hospital generators in Gaza out of service: Health Ministry. 70% of hospital generators in Gaza out of service: Health Ministry. Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up Fast (And What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Do) Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up Fast (And What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Do)
Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to seek re-election in 2026 sets the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's executive office in 16 years.
Sale of historic Wilson Street building gets final approval The Legislature’s budget committee voted unanimously to sell the Art Deco Downtown Madison landmark for $10 million.
Wisconsin lawmakers, grid operator challenge effort to limit competitive bidding on large energy projects Nine transmission companies want to suspend competitive bidding rules for multi-billion-dollar powerline projects within Wisconsin and the cen…
