Question 1

Who should I vote for in Wisconsin in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 12 Wisconsin races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Wisconsin Governor?

Accepted Answer

David Crowley has the strongest record in the Wisconsin governor's race. David Crowley scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Tom Tiffany at 58, as of October 6, 2026. David Crowley's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Tom Tiffany's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Wisconsin Attorney General?

Accepted Answer

Josh Kaul has the strongest record in the Wisconsin attorney general race. Josh Kaul scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Eric Toney at 63, as of October 9, 2026. Josh Kaul's highest marks are relevant experience and fidelity to the oath. Eric Toney's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Wisconsin Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the Wisconsin secretary of state race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. Pete Karas (6 of 15 criteria), Jay Schroeder (6 of 15 criteria) and JoCasta Zamarripa (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in Wisconsin State Treasurer?

Accepted Answer

No candidate in the Wisconsin state treasurer race has enough public record yet for a Ballot Standard score, as of October 9, 2026. John Leiber (7 of 15 criteria) and Yee Leng Xiong (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in WI-01?

Accepted Answer

Bryan Steil has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. Bryan Steil scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Bryan Steil's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Mitchell Berman (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in WI-02?

Accepted Answer

Mark Pocan has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. Mark Pocan scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Mark Pocan's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in WI-03?

Accepted Answer

Derrick Van Orden has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Derrick Van Orden scores 59 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Derrick Van Orden's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Rebecca Cooke (7 of 15 criteria), Alexander Kent (6 of 15 criteria) and Rustin Provance (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in WI-04?

Accepted Answer

Gwen Moore has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District. Gwen Moore scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Gwen Moore's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Arthur Burks (4 of 15 criteria) and Tim Rogers (4 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in WI-05?

Accepted Answer

Scott Fitzgerald has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District. Scott Fitzgerald scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Scott Fitzgerald's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Andrew Beck (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in WI-06?

Accepted Answer

Glenn Grothman has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District. Glenn Grothman scores 70 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Glenn Grothman's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Matthew Arndt (5 of 15 criteria), Elizabeth Anne Fitzgibbon (4 of 15 criteria), Brad Smith (7 of 15 criteria) and Mike Thurow (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in WI-07?

Accepted Answer

Fred Clark has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. Fred Clark scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Fred Clark's highest marks are relevant experience and accountability. Michael Alfonso (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in WI-08?

Accepted Answer

Tony Wied has the strongest record in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. Tony Wied scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Rick Crosson at 58, as of October 6, 2026. Tony Wied's highest marks are command of the job and roots in the constituency. Rick Crosson's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Wisconsin?

Governor of Wisconsin

Attorney General of Wisconsin

Secretary of State of Wisconsin

State Treasurer of Wisconsin

U.S. House, Wisconsin 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Wisconsin 8th Congressional District