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2026 Partisan Primary
August 11, 2026

Voting in primary elections is important.
Our votes choose the candidates on the November ballot.
Your vote makes them more representive of Wisconsin voters.

FYI:
WISCONSIN HAS OPEN PRIMARIES
This means that voters don't register with a party in order to vote in the primary election. Voters choose which party's primary they want to vote in when completing their ballot.

WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT?
When voting in the primary you will need to choose a party and can only vote for candidates in that one party. If you vote for candidates in multiple parties, your votes will not count.

WHAT IF I MAKE A MISTAKE?
Carefully read the instructions on your ballot. Double-check your ballot to make sure you completed it correctly. Call your clerk to get a replacement ballot if you make a mistake. CONTACT YOUR CLERK

LWVLA Policy for Partisan Primary Forums:
Candidate forums for Wisconsin's Partisan Primaries are often hosted by partisan groups, including the political parties of registered candidates. The La Crosse League believes access to these forums, despite their possible partisan content, empowers voters to make a more informed choice for candidates who will best represent them on the November ballot.
In keeping with League policy, placement of forums or debates on the Candidate & Issue Information page is not an endorsement of any candidate or party.

The LWVLA strives to provide access to information about
all candidates and issues on the primary election ballot.

We encourage the public to send information about any WI primary debates, interviews, or forums
to communications@lwvlacrosse.org.

All partisan-sponsored forums will be removed after the Primary Election.

2026 Partisan Primary
August 11, 2026

Contested races in the La Crosse area in the Partisan Primary:

Governor (Democrats and Republicans)
Lt. Governor (Republicans)
Secretary of State (Democrats and Republicans)
State Treasurer (Democrats)
State Assembly (District 92 Democrats)
U.S. House District 3 (Democrats)

WHAT'S ON MY BALLOT?

SIGN UP FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT UNTIL 7/28

Click on the image below to go to VOTE411,
the LWV Online Voter Guide.

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Forum

hosted by WISDOM, a multi-faith organization
organizing communities around issues that matter to them

Join WISDOM for a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum held in Waukesha on June 22. All registered candidates for governor were invited to this forum.

Seven candidates attended: Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Andy Manske, Sara Rodriguez, Kelda Roys.

Topics included the legal and carceral system, immigration, environmental justice, and other issues impacting Wisconsin families and communities. Attendees heard directly from candidates through opening and closing statements as well as a moderated question-and-answer session moderated by James Causey and Mary Spicuzza from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

3rd Congressional District
Primary Candidate Forums

Sponsored and hosted by the 3rd CD Democratic Party

Four forums over four months, all indifferent areas of the 3rd District

VIEW DEM 3RD DISTRICT FORUMS AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE

Citizen Action Wisconsin Governor Forum

Watch Citizen Action of Wisconsin's forum
featuring the 7 democratic gubernatorial candidates of 2026.

Originally aired live on April 14th, 2026.

Main Street Action hosted the event at The Cooperage in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Jan. 21. It featured seven candidates:

State Rep. Francesca Hong, State Sen. Kelda Roys, former WEDC Director Missy Hughes, Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley,
former DOA Secretary Joel Brennan and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

Click on the image below to watch the recording.