2022 Wisconsin elections
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The 2022 Wisconsin fall general election is scheduled in the U.S. state of Wisconsin for November 8, 2022. All of Wisconsin's partisan executive and administrative offices are up for election, as well as one of Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seats, Wisconsin's eight seats in the United States House of Representatives, the seventeen odd-numbered seats in the Wisconsin State Senate, and all 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly. The 2022 Wisconsin primary is scheduled for August 9, 2022. The candidate registration deadline for the 2022 Fall election is June 1, 2022.
The 2022 Wisconsin spring election is scheduled for April 5, 2022. Three seats of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals are up in this election, as well as various nonpartisan local and judicial offices. The 2022 spring primary is scheduled for February 15, 2022.
The Constitution of Wisconsin requires that redistricting shall occur in the first legislative session following the United States census, thus 2022 should be the first election to take place under new congressional and legislative maps, reflecting the results of the 2020 United States census.
Federal[]
U.S. Senate[]
Incumbent Republican Ron Johnson will seek reelection to a third six-year term in 2022.[1] Eight Democrats have so far registered to run in the election: Mandela Barnes, Gillian Battino, Chantia Lewis, Sarah Godlewski, Alex Lasry, Adam Murphy, Tom Nelson, and Peter Peckarsky.[2][3]
U.S. House[]
The 2022 elections in Wisconsin will elect Wisconsin's delegation to the United States House of Representatives for the 118th United States Congress. Wisconsin has eight congressional districts, of which, five are currently held by Republicans and three are held by Democrats.[4]: 14–19 So far only one incumbent, Mark Pocan, has indicated he plans to run for reelection in 2022.[5] This will be the first congressional election in Wisconsin under new districts, reflecting the 2020 United States census.
| District | Incumbent | Candidates | ||||
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| Location | 2021 CPVI | Representative | First elected | Status | ||
| Wisconsin 1 | R+7 | Bryan Steil | 2018 | Incumbent's intent unknown. |
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| Wisconsin 2 | D+18 | Mark Pocan | 2012 | Incumbent running. |
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| Wisconsin 3 | R+4 | Ron Kind | 1996 | Incumbent not running. |
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| Wisconsin 4 | D+25 | Gwen Moore | 2004 | Incumbent's intent unknown. |
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| Wisconsin 5 | R+11 | Scott L. Fitzgerald | 2020 | Incumbent's intent unknown. |
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| Wisconsin 6 | R+10 | Glenn Grothman | 2014 | Incumbent's intent unknown. |
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| Wisconsin 7 | R+12 | Tom Tiffany | 2020 (special) | Incumbent's intent unknown. |
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| Wisconsin 8 | R+10 | Mike Gallagher | 2016 | Incumbent's intent unknown. |
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State[]
Executive[]
All of Wisconsin's partisan executive offices are up for election in November 2022 with partisan primaries to be held in August.
Governor[]
Incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers, first elected in 2018, will seek reelection to a second four-year term.[6][4]: 4–5 So far, two Republicans, Jonathan Wichmann and Rebecca Kleefisch have declared their candidacy.
Lieutenant governor[]
Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, first elected in 2018, is not running for re-election. On July 20, 2021, Barnes announced he would instead run for United States Senate.[7] Declared Democratic candidates are state representatives David Bowen and Sara Rodriguez.[8] Republican candidates include state senate president pro tempore Patrick Testin, Lancaster mayor David Varnam along with David King and Ben Voelkel.[9] State senator Lena Taylor dropped out of the Democratic primary race in December 2021.[10]
Attorney general[]
Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul, first elected in 2018, will seek reelection to a second four-year term.[11][4]: 5 Two Republican candidates have declared their candidacy: former state representative Adam Jarchow and Fond du Lac County district attorney Eric Toney.[12][13] University of Wisconsin Law School professor Ryan Owens withdrew from the race on October 5, 2021, citing "false attacks against him" and a "disgusting" political climate.[14]
Secretary of state[]
Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Doug La Follette, first elected in 1974, has not yet indicated whether he will seek reelection to an 11th four-year term.[4]: 7
Treasurer[]
Incumbent Democratic State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, first elected in 2018, is not running for re-election. On April 14, 2021, Godlewski announced she would instead run for United States Senate.[15] West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio announced his candidacy for State Treasurer as a Democrat on July 15th, 2021.[16]
Legislature[]
State Senate[]
The 17 odd-numbered districts out of the 33 seats in the Wisconsin Senate are up for election in 2022. In total, Republicans currently hold 11 of these seats, while Democrats hold 6. This will be the first election of the State Senate under new districts, reflecting the 2020 United States census.
State Assembly[]
All 99 seats in the Wisconsin State Assembly are up for election in 2022. This will be the first election of the Assembly under new districts, reflecting the 2020 United States census.
Judiciary[]
State Court of Appeals[]
Three seats on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals are up for election in April 2022.
- In District II, Judge Lori Kornblum, appointed by Governor Tony Evers in 2021, will be running for a full six-year term against Waukesha County circuit judge Maria S. Lazar.
- In District III, Judge Thomas Hruz, appointed by Governor Scott Walker in 2014, is unopposed seeking a second six-year term.
- In District IV, Judge Brian Blanchard, first elected in 2010, is unopposed seeking a third six-year term.
State Circuit Courts[]
At least thirty five of the state's currently-established 253 circuit court seats will be up for election in April 2022.[17]: 637–641 Additionally, four new seats are set to be added for the 2022 election, due to a 2020 law which expands the court to 261 seats by 2023.[18]
| Circuit | Branch | Incumbent | Notes | |
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| Judge | Entered office | |||
| Barron | 1 | James C. Babler | 2004 | |
| Crawford | Lynn Marie Ryder | 2016 | ||
| Dane | 3 | Valerie L. Bailey-Rihn | 2016 | |
| 4 | Everett Mitchell | 2016 | ||
| 5 | Nicholas J. McNamara | 2009 | Appointed by Jim Doyle | |
| 14 | John D. Hyland | 2016 | ||
| 15 | Stephen Ehlke | 2009 | Appointed by Jim Doyle | |
| Eau Claire | 1 | John F. Manydeeds | 2016 | |
| Fond du Lac | 2 | Peter L. Grimm | 1992 | |
| 4 | Gary R. Sharpe | 2010 | ||
| Iowa | Margaret M. Koehler | 2016 | ||
| Kewaunee | Keith A. Mehn | 2016 | ||
| Lincoln | 1 | Jay R. Tlusty | 2004 | |
| Marathon | 2 | Gregory Huber | 2004 | Appointed by Jim Doyle |
| Milwaukee | 14 | Christopher R. Foley | 1986 | |
| 25 | Stephanie Rothstein | 2010 | ||
| 31 | Hannah C. Dugan | 2016 | ||
| 34 | Glenn H. Yamahiro | 2004 | ||
| 44 | Gwen Connolly | 2016 | ||
| 45 | Jean Marie Kies | 2016 | ||
| Monroe | 2 | Mark L. Goodman | 2010 | |
| Oconto | 2 | Jay N. Conley | 2010 | |
| Pierce | Joseph D. Boles | 2010 | ||
| Portage | 2 | Robert J. Shannon | 2015 | Appointed by Scott Walker |
| Racine | 2 | Eugene Gasiorkiewicz | 2010 | |
| 4 | Mark Nielsen | 2016 | ||
| Rusk | Steven P. Anderson | 2010 | ||
| Sauk | 1 | Michael P. Screnock | 2015 | Appointed by Scott Walker |
| 2 | Wendy J. N. Klicko | 2016 | ||
| St. Croix | R. Michael Waterman | 2015 | Appointed by Scott Walker | |
| Vilas | Neal A. Nielsen III | 2003 | Appointed by Jim Doyle | |
| Walworth | 2 | Daniel S. Johnson | 2016 | |
| 4 | David M. Reddy | 2010 | ||
| Winnebago | 3 | Barbara Hart Key | 1998 | |
| 5 | John Jorgensen | 2010 | ||
Local elections[]
Milwaukee[]
- A special election for Mayor of Milwaukee will be held concurrent with the Spring general election to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mayor Tom Barrett. Seven candidates have so far filed paperwork to run in the special mayoral election: acting mayor Cavalier Johnson, city councilmember Marina Dimitrijevic, Milwaukee County sheriff Earnell Lucas, former city councilmember Bob Donovan, entrepreneur Michael Sampson, community advocate Nick McVey, and teacher Sheila Conley-Patterson.[19] State representative Daniel Riemer had filed to run, but dropped out of the race on December 23, 2021.[20]
See also[]
- Republican efforts to restrict voting following the 2020 presidential election: Wisconsin
- 2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
- 2022 Wisconsin Attorney General election
- 2022 Wisconsin State Senate election
- 2022 Wisconsin State Assembly election
- 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
- 2022 United States elections
- Elections in Wisconsin
- Redistricting in Wisconsin
References[]
- ^ Glauber, Bill (January 7, 2022). "U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson poised to announce run for a third term as early as next week, according to sources". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ Bauer, Scott (February 17, 2021). "Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry announces Senate run". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Schmidt, Mitchell; Vetterkind, Riley (July 20, 2021). "Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins crowded Democratic field for US Senate". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (2019). "Elected Officials" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2019-2020 (Report). State of Wisconsin. ISBN 978-1-7333817-0-3. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Langrehr, Jaymes (January 4, 2021). "Rep. Mark Pocan says he won't run for Sen. Ron Johnson's seat in 2022". WISC-TV. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Bauer, Scott (June 5, 2021). "Gov. Evers announces reelection run". WITI (TV). Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ Bauer, Scott (July 20, 2021). "Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins US Senate race". Associated Press. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Rep. David Bowen enters race for lieutenant governor, creating three-way Democratic primary".
- ^ "Here's who's running for lieutenant governor in Wisconsin (So far)".
- ^ "Lena Taylor abandons lieutenant governor bid". Wisconsin Public Radio. December 25, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
- ^ Bauer, Scott (July 12, 2021). "Wisconsin attorney general race heating up". Associated Press. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Beck, Molly (October 22, 2021). "Former state lawmaker Adam Jarchow files paperwork to run for attorney general in Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "Fond du Lac prosecutor announces run for Wisconsin attorney general". Wisconsin State Journal. Associated Press. April 4, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ Vetterkind, Riley (October 5, 2021). "UW-Madison professor Ryan Owens ends GOP bid for attorney general". Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Bauer, Scott (April 14, 2021). "Wisconsin Treasurer Godlewski launches US Senate bid". Associated Press. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ^ "West Allis Alder Tenorio: Announces candidacy for WI State Treasurer". www.wispolitics.com. Wispolitics.com. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (2019). "Wisconsin Officials and Employees" (PDF). Wisconsin Blue Book 2019-2020 (Report). State of Wisconsin. ISBN 978-1-7333817-0-3. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Vetterkind, Riley (March 6, 2020). "Tony Evers signs bill adding 12 circuit court branches". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Sandler, Larry (December 7, 2021). "History Is on Hold in Milwaukee Mayor's Race". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "Reports: Daniel Riemer drops out of Milwaukee mayoral race after brief run". WTMJ-TV. December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
External links[]
- Wisconsin Elections Commission official information for and about voters, elections and candidates
- Candidates at Vote Smart
- 2022 Wisconsin elections
- Wisconsin State Legislature elections
- 2022 elections in the United States by state