Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2018
Wisconsin gubernatorial election, 2018
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The 2018 Wisconsin gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to determine the governor and lieutenant governor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It will occur concurrently with the election of Wisconsin's Class I U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Republican Governor Scott Walker is running for a third term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Filed
Potential
Declined
- Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Executive[27][28][29]
- Mark Bakken, businessman[19][30]
- Peter Barca, Minority Leader of the State Assembly and former U.S. Representative[17][31]
- John T. Chisholm, Milwaukee County District Attorney[32]
- Kevin Conroy, President & CEO of Exact Sciences[33][34]
- Timothy Cullen, former State Senator[35]
- Katherine Gehl, former President & CEO of Gehl Foods[18][36]
- Ron Kind, U.S. Representative[33][37][38][39][40]
- James Kreuser, Kenosha County Executive[17][19]
- Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive[41]
- Mark Pocan, U.S. Representative[42]
- Jennifer Shilling, Minority Leader of the State Senate[33][18][43]
- Mark Tauscher, retired Green Bay Packers player[44]
See also
References
- ↑ Nelson, Shelley (January 3, 2017). "Gubernatorial candidate focuses on saving children, ending abortion". Superior Telegram. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ↑ Opoien, Jessie (December 10, 2015). "Addressing WMC's 'Future Wisconsin' summit, Scott Walker hints at third term as governor". The Capital Times. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Benson, Guy (April 19, 2016). "EXCLUSIVE: Walker Sidesteps Open Convention Ultimatum, Says He'll Likely Run for Re-Election". Townhall. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Keith, Theo (May 23, 2016). "Gov. Scott Walker will decide whether to run for third term once budget complete". Fox 6 Milwaukee. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Keith, Theo (May 24, 2016). "Will he or won’t he? Some question Walker’s postponement of decision on third term". Fox 6 Milwaukee. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch Rules Out 2018 Senate Run". Associated Press. 17 Jun 2017.
- ↑ Kampa, Dana (October 20, 2016). "Professors outline possibilities for future gubernatorial elections". The Badger Herald. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
- ↑ Yang, Jesse (August 7, 2017). "Wisconsin business owner announces run for governor". WQOW. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Bauer, Scott (July 11, 2017). "Democratic Businessman Andy Gronik Enters Governor's Race". US News. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
- ↑ Staudinger, Stephanie (March 16, 2017). "25-Year-Old Bob Harlow Discusses What He'd Bring to Next Years Gubernatorial Race". CBS 58. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ↑ Richmond, Todd (August 7, 2017). "Eau Claire Rep. Dana Wachs enters Democratic race for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Beck, Molly (July 7, 2017). "State Superintendent Tony Evers considers run for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- ↑ Beck, Molly (July 21, 2017). "State Superintendent Tony Evers files to run for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ↑ Bauer, Scott (August 6, 2017). "Former state Rep. Brett Hulsey registers to run for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Opoien, Jessie (May 8, 2017). "Wisconsin's Democratic governor candidates: Who's in, who's out and who's a maybe". The Capital Times. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ↑ DeFour, Matthew (May 4, 2017). "Former Wisconsin Democracy Campaign director mulling run for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Sommerhauser, Mark (June 5, 2016). "Kathleen Vinehout surveys Democrats about run for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Opoien, Jessie (August 10, 2016). "Turning the tide: Can a Wisconsin Democrat win the 2018 election for governor?". The Capital Times. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stein, Jason; Marley, Patrick (March 26, 2017). "Wisconsin Democrats have chance at Gov. Scott Walker but no candidate". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ↑ Beck, Molly (29 Jun 2017). "Kathleen Vinehout registers committee to run for governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
- ↑ Neumann, Greg (May 15, 2017). "A second person has joined @BobHarlow_ as an official @WisDems candidate for Governor. Ramona Whiteaker, a photographer from Stoughton". Twitter. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Johnson, Shawn (June 3, 2017). "Wisconsin Democrats Use Convention To Attack Trump, Look Ahead To 2018". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ↑ "The Latest: Democrat Mitchell Considering Gubernatorial Run". U.S. News & World Report. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ↑ Neumann, Greg (December 28, 2016). "Mayor Soglin has no plans to run for Governor in 2018". WKOW. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ↑ http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/paul-soglin-says-he-s-considering-running-for-governor/article_48d060c4-dc0e-58c2-8225-db303f12afbd.html
- ↑ Bice, Daniel. "Bice: Wisconsin GOP accuses Democrat Andy Gronik of campaign violation". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ↑ Bice, Daniel (August 24, 2015). "Chris Abele hires former Democratic Party boss to aid campaign". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Marley, Patrick (September 3, 2015). "Chris Abele: No plans to run for governor in 2018". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Milwaukee County Exec. Abele says he “definitely” won’t run for governor in 2018". Fox 6 Milwaukee. September 3, 2015. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Stein, Jason (March 31, 2017). "Wisconsin Democrat Mark Bakken decides against Scott Walker challenge". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ↑ "Barca says he has no plans to run for governor in 2018". Wispolitics.com. December 23, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ↑ Horne, Michael (March 15, 2017). "Plenty of Horne: Chisholm for Governor?". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Opoien, Jessie (July 3, 2016). "7 Democrats who might challenge Scott Walker in 2018". The Capital Times. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ Gallagher, Kathleen (June 29, 2016). "Exact Sciences executive attends Cancer Moonshot Summit". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ DeFour, Matthew (March 29, 2017). "Democrat Tim Cullen won't run for governor in 2018". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ↑ Marley, Patrick (November 22, 2016). "Redistricting ruling could help, hurt both parties". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Rep. Kind Not Ruling Out Run for Governor Against Walker". FOX 21. February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Democrat Ron Kind not ruling out run for governor against Scott Walker". FOX 6. February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ↑ Moberg, Glen (February 16, 2017). Wisconsin Public Radio http://www.wpr.org/congressman-ron-kind-not-ruling-out-run-governor-2018. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ↑ Strauss, Daniel (March 10, 2017). Politico http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/ron-kind-no-wisconsin-governor-bid-235925. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- ↑ DeFour, Matthew (April 19, 2017). "Joe Parisi won't run for governor, says Scott Walker is both vulnerable and strong". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ↑ Price, Lilly (May 1, 2017). "Highlights of U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan’s interview with The Daily Cardinal". The Daily Cardinal. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- ↑ Hubbuch, Chris (December 13, 2016). "Sen. Jennifer Shilling rules out run for governor in 2018". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ↑ Spicuzza, Mary (March 31, 2017). "Former Packer Mark Tauscher not interested in run for governor". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
External links
- Official campaign websites