2022 Wisconsin Attorney General election
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The 2022 Wisconsin Attorney General election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of Wisconsin. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is running for re-election. Party nominees will be selected in a partisan primary scheduled for August 9, 2022.
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Josh Kaul, incumbent attorney general[1]
Endorsements[]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Adam Jarchow, former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (2015–2019)[4]
- Eric Toney, Fond du Lac county prosecutor[5]
Withdrew[]
Declined[]
- Jake Curtis, attorney and Wisconsin Air National Guard first lieutenant[8]
Endorsements[]
Adam Jarchow
- U.S. Representatives
- Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district[9]
- State senators
- Mary Felzkowski, state senator from the 12th district[9]
- Rob Stafsholt, state senator from the 10th district[9]
- Duey Stroebel, state senator from the 20th district[9]
- State assemblymembers
- David Armstrong, state assemblyman from the 75th district[9]
- Rob Brooks, state assemblyman from the 60th district[9]
- Calvin Callahan, state assemblyman from the 35th district[9]
- James W. Edming, state assemblyman from the 87th district[9]
- Cody Horlacher, state assemblyman from the 33rd district[9]
- Joel Kleefisch, former state assemblyman (2005-2019)[9]
- Dan Knodl, state assemblyman from the 24th district[9]
- Scott Krug, state assemblyman from the 72nd district[9]
- Mike Kuglitsch, state assemblyman from the 84th district[9]
- Bob Kulp, former state assemblyman (2013-2021)[9]
- Gae Magnifici, state assemblywoman from the 28th district[9]
- Clint Moses, state assemblyman from the 29th district[9]
- Dave Murphy, state assemblyman from the 56th district[9]
- John Murtha, former state assemblyman (2007-2017)[9]
- Kevin David Petersen, state assemblyman from the 40th district[9]
- Joe Sanfelippo, state assemblyman from the 15th district[9]
- Erik Severson, former state assemblyman (2011-2015)[9]
- Patrick Snyder, state assemblyman from the 85th district[9]
- David Steffen, state assemblyman from the 4th district[9]
- Rob Swearingen, state assemblyman from the 34th district[9]
- Travis Tranel, state assemblyman from the 49th district[9]
- Romaine Quinn, former state assemblyman (2015-2021)[9]
- Shannon Zimmerman, state assemblywoman from the 30th district[9]
- Sheriffs
- 10 sheriffs[10]
- Police chiefs
- 13 police chiefs[10]
- Organizations
- Wisconsin Right to Life[11]
Ryan Owens (withdrew)
- State Supreme Court Justices
- Dan Kelly, former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice (2016-2020)[12]
- Michael Gablemnan, former justice (2008-2018)[12]
- David Prosser, former justice (1998-2016)[12]
- Jon Wilcox, former justice (1992-2007)[12]
- Speakers of the Wisconsin Assembly
- Ben Brancel, former speaker of the assembly (1997-1999)[12]
- John Gard, former speaker of the assembly (2003-2007)[12]
- Michael Huebsch, former speaker of the assembly (2007-2009)[12]
- Sheriffs
- Eric Severson, Waukesha County sheriff[13]
- Individuals
- Paul Clement, former Solicitor General of the United States (2004-2008)[12]
- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (2001-2003)[12]
Eric Toney
- State Supreme Court Justices
- David Prosser, former justice (1998-2016) (previously endorsed Owens)[12]
- State senators
- Alberta Darling, state senator from the 8th district[12]
- Dan Kapanke, former state senator (2005-2011)[12]
- State assemblymembers
- David Armstrong, state assemblyman from the 75th district[12]
- Elijah Behnke, state assemblyman from the 89th district[12]
- Ben Brancel, former speaker of the assembly (1997-1999) (previously endorsed Owens)[12]
- Calvin Callahan, state assemblyman from the 35th district[12]
- Alex Dallman, state assemblyman from the 41st district[12]
- John Gard, former speaker of the assembly (2003-2007) (previously endorsed Owens)[12]
- Cody Horlacher, state assemblyman from the 33rd district[12]
- Michael Huebsch, former speaker of the assembly (2007-2009) (previously endorsed Owens)[12]
- Bob Kulp, former state assemblyman (2013-2021)[12]
- John Macco, state assemblyman from the 88th district[12]
- Gae Magnifici, state assemblywoman from the 28th district[12]
- Dave Murphy, state assemblyman from the 56th district[12]
- Adam Neylon, stat assemblyman from the 98th district[12]
- Romaine Quinn, former state assemblyman (2015-2021)[12]
- Mike Rohrkaste, former state assemblyman (2015-2021)[12]
- Michael Schraa, state assemblyman from the 53rd district[12]
- Patrick Snyder, state assemblyman from the 85th district[12]
- Rob Swearingen, state assemblyman from the 34th district[12]
- Gary Tauchen, state assemblyman from the 6th district[12]
- Travis Tranel, state assemblyman from the 49th district[12]
- Jeremy Thiesfeldt, state assemblyman from the 52nd district[12]
- District attorneys
- County officials
- Allen Buechel, Fond du Lac County county executive[12]
- Sheriffs
- Police chiefs
- Individuals[15]
- Brad Courtney, former chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin[17]
- Organizations
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[19] | Battleground | January 12, 2022 |
See also[]
- Wisconsin Attorney General
References[]
- ^ Houdek, Grace (July 11, 2021). "Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announces re-election bid". www.channel3000.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Endorses Josh Kaul for reelection to attorney general in 2022". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "Teamsters Joint Council 39 Endorses Josh Kaul for Wisconsin Attorney General". teamster.org. November 30, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Beck, Molly (November 10, 2021). "Republican primary for Wisconsin attorney general heats up - again". www.jsonline.cm. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Fond Du Lac County Prosecutor Eric Toney Announces Run For Attorney General". www.wpr.org. Wisconsin Public Radio. April 3, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ White, Laurel (April 19, 2021). "Republican Law Professor Ryan Owens Enters Wisconsin Attorney General Race". www.wpr.org. Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Vetterkind, Riley (October 5, 2021). "UW-Madison professor Ryan Owens ends GOP bid for attorney general". madison.com/wsj. Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Curtis passes on AG bid". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. November 30, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Jarchow campaign: Announces over two dozen legislative endorsements". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "Jarchow campaign: Announces law enforcement endorsements". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "Endorsed Candidates - Wisconsin Right to Life". wrtl.org. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai "Eric Toney: AG Candidate Endorsed By More Than 50 Sheriffs, DAs". www.wisconsinrightnow.com. July 9, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "Sheriff Eric Seveson Writes Letter Supporting Ryan Owens For AG". www.wisconsinrightnow.com. June 29, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "Toney campaign: Announces kay endorsement from Shawano County Sherriff". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Toney campaign: Receives endorsements from Sheriff Podoll". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "Eric Toney: Endorsed by former president of Wisconsin Police Chief's Association". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "Toney campaign: Former RPW chair, Walker advisor endorses candidate for AG". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Toney campaign: Receives endorsement from Racine Police Association". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "The Battles for Attorney General". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites
Categories:
- 2022 Wisconsin elections
- 2022 United States Attorney General elections
- Wisconsin Attorney General elections