Wisconsin Voters Decide Governor, Legislature, and Three Constitutional Changes

Wisconsin voters face a decisive Tuesday ballot that includes an open governor's race, contests for legislative control, and three proposed changes to the state constitution. The state is deciding these issues without a U.S. Senate race on the ballot.

Democratic Milwaukee County executive David Crowley challenges Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany for the governorship. Crowley secured the Democratic nomination in a narrow August primary, while Tiffany won his party's nomination with ease. Crowley runs with Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski for lieutenant governor, while Tiffany is paired with former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam.

Voters will also choose an attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer. Incumbent Attorney General Josh Kaul seeks a third term against Republican Eric Toney. In the open secretary of state race, Democrat JoCasta Zamarripa faces Republican Jay Schroeder and Green candidate Pete Karas. State Treasurer John Leiber runs for reelection against Democrat Yee Leng Xiong.

All eight U.S. House seats in Wisconsin are up for election. Incumbents Bryan Steil, Mark Pocan, Derrick Van Orden, Gwen Moore, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Tony Wied face challengers or run unopposed in their respective districts. The 7th District is open, pitting Republican Michael Alfonso against Democrat Fred Clark.

Republicans currently hold a 54-45 majority in the state Assembly and an 18-15 majority in the state Senate. They have controlled both chambers since 2011. Democrats must flip two Senate seats and five Assembly seats, while retaining all current seats, to seize control of either body. All 99 Assembly seats and 17 of 33 Senate seats are on the ballot.

Three constitutional amendments are also up for a vote. Question 1 would prevent governors from using partial vetoes to raise taxes or fees. Question 2 would stop the government from closing places of worship during a state of emergency. Question 3 would bar state and local governments from discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment and education.