2026 Wisconsin Secretary of State election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Wisconsin Secretary of State election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Secretary of State of Wisconsin. Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski is eligible to run for election to a full term but has declined to do so. This will be one of four Democratic-held secretaries of state up for election in 2026 in a state won by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election and the state with the closest presidential margin of victory at R+0.9.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- JoCasta Zamarripa, member of the Milwaukee Common Council from the 8th district (2020–present)[3]
Declined
- Sarah Godlewski, incumbent Secretary of State (2023–present)[4] (running for lieutenant governor)[5]
Endorsements
JoCasta Zamarripa
- U.S. representatives
- Mark Pocan, U.S. representative from Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district (2013–present)[6]
- State legislators
- Clinton Anderson, state representative from the 45th district (2023–present)[7]
- Margaret Arney, state representative from the 18th district (2025–present)[7]
- Peter Barca, former state representative from the 64th district (2009–2019)[7]
- Tim Carpenter, state senator from the 3rd district (2003–present)[7]
- Chris Danou, former state representative from the 92nd district (2009–2017)[7]
- Ben DeSmidt, state representative from the 65th district (2025–present)[7]
- Steve Doyle, state representative from the 94th district (2011–present)[7]
- Evan Goyke, former state representative from the 18th district (2013–2025) and Milwaukee City Attorney (2024–present)[7]
- Jodi Habush Sinykin, state senator from the 8th district (2025–present)[7]
- Gordon Hintz, former state representative from the 54th district (2007–2023) and Winnebago County Executive (2025–present)[7]
- Tara Johnson, state representative from the 96th district (2025–present)[7]
- Andy Jorgensen, former state representative from the 43rd district (2007–2017)[7]
- Nick Milroy, former state representative from the 73rd district (2009–2023)[7]
- Priscilla Prado, state representative from the 9th district (2025–present)[7]
- Daniel Riemer, former state representative from the 7th district (2013–2025)[7]
- Christine Sinicki, state representative from the 20th district (1999–present)[7]
- Mark Spreitzer, state senator from the 15th district (2023–present)[7]
- Amanda Stuck, former state representative from the 57th district (2015–2021)[7]
- Lisa Subeck, state representative from the 79th district (2015–present)[7]
Green primary
Candidates
Declared
- Pete Karas, candidate recruiter for the Wisconsin Green Party[8]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[9] | Tossup | August 7, 2025 |
References
- ^ Gilbert, Craig (November 25, 2024). "Gilbert: How small voting shifts made Wisconsin the closest state in the nation". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ "McNamara campaign: Collin McNamara officially announces candidacy for Wisconsin's Secretary of State". Wispolitics. September 8, 2025. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Karnopp, Hope (September 4, 2025). "Milwaukee alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa launches campaign for Wisconsin secretary of state". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Wisconsin secretary of state won't run for governor but mulls run for lieutenant governor in 2026". Associated Press. July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2025 – via PBS Wisconsin.
- ^ Thompson, Chad (August 20, 2025). "Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announces run for lieutenant governor". WKOW. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Rep. Pocan: Endorses candidates for statewide office in 2026". Wispolitics.com. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Zamarripa campaign: State legislators endorse Milwaukee Alderperson and former State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa for Wisconsin Secretary of State". WisPolitics.com. October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Bahl, Andrew (December 10, 2024). "The Wisconsin Green Party wants to double down in 2026. Will it work?". The Capital Times. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (August 7, 2025). "Previewing the 2026 Secretary of State Races". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites