2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
The 2022 Wisconsin gubernatorial election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Governor of Wisconsin. Incumbent Democratic Governor Tony Evers will seek a second term in office. As Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022, Evers will choose a new running mate to replace Barnes. Barnes is the first Lt. Governor of Wisconsin to not run with the incumbent governor since the state constitution was amended in 1967.
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Democratic primary
Declared
- Tony Evers, incumbent Governor (2019–present)[1]
- Edmond Hou-Seye, former alderman of Sheboygan (2015–2017)[2]
Democratic candidates[lower-alpha 1]
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Endorsements
Tony Evers
- Organizations
Republican primary
Declared
- Adam J. Fischer, former police officer and businessman[4]
- James Kellen[5]
- Rebecca Kleefisch, former Lieutenant Governor (2011–2019)[6][7]
- Jonathan Wichmann, businessman[8]
Republican candidates[lower-alpha 1]
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Filed paperwork
- Leonard Larson Jr.[5]
Publicly expressed interest
- Sean Duffy, former U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 7th congressional district (2011–2019)[9]
- Chris Kapenga, President of the Wisconsin Senate (2021–present)[10]
- Kevin Nicholson, businessman and former member of the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs; candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[11]
Potential
- Mike Gallagher, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 8th congressional district (2017–present)[11]
Declined
- Paul Farrow, Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin (2021-present), Waukesha County Executive (2015–present), and former state senator from the 33rd district (2013–2015)[9][11]
- Ron Johnson, U.S. Senator (2011–present)[12]
- John Macco, state assemblyman (running for re-election and endorsed Rebecca Kleefisch)[13]
- Bill McCoshen, lobbyist[5][14]
- Reince Priebus, former White House Chief of Staff (2017–2017), former chair of the Republican National Committee (2011–2017), and former chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin (2007–2011)[7]
- Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly (2013–present)[15]
- Scott Walker, former Governor (2011–2019)[16]
Endorsements
Sean Duffy
- Executive officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[17]
Rebecca Kleefisch
- State officials
- Scott Walker, former Governor of Wisconsin (2011–2019)[18]
- State legislators
- Julian Bradley, state senator (2021–present)[6]
- John Macco, state assemblyman (2015–present)[13]
Jonathan Wichmann
- Federal officials
- Michael Flynn, former United States National Security Advisor (2017), former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012–2014) (Democratic)[19]
Independents
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Tossup | December 3, 2021 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Battleground | September 29, 2021 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Tossup | September 15, 2021 |
Polling
Hypothetical polling
- Tony Evers vs. Rebecca Kleefisch
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Tony Evers (D) |
Rebecca Kleefisch (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield & Wilton Strategies | August 20–24, 2021 | 730 (RV) | ± 3.6% | 39% | 38% | 3% | 14% |
| 718 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 41% | 41% | 3% | 12% | ||
| Change Research (D)[upper-alpha 1] | March 25–27, 2021 | 1,723 (LV) | ± 2.6% | 48% | 43% | – | – |
- Tony Evers vs. Jonathan Wichmann
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Tony Evers (D) |
Jonathan Wichmann (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redfield & Wilton Strategies | August 20–24, 2021 | 730 (RV) | ± 3.6% | 41% | 34% | 5% | 14% |
| 718 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 43% | 36% | 4% | 12% |
- Tony Evers vs. Generic Republican
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 2] |
Margin of error |
Tony Evers (D) |
Generic Republican |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnal (R) | July 6–8, 2021 | 640 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 47% | 48% | 6% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[upper-alpha 2] | February 8–9, 2021 | 937 (V) | ± 3.2% | 45% | 44% | 11% |
Notes
- The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by Tom Nelson's campaign
- Poll conducted for 314 Action
References
- Dominick Mastrangelo (June 6, 2021). "Wisconsin governor announces reelection bid". The Hill.
- Zimmermann, Kevin (June 14, 2021). "FORMER SHEBOYGAN ALDERMAN ANNOUNCES GUBERNATORIAL BID". WHBL. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- "314 Action Fund Endorses Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers for Re-Election". 314 Action. June 25, 2021.
- Bodilly, Sue (October 19, 2021). "UW-Green Bay to Help Communities Prepare for 2022 Gubernatorial Election". University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- Schmidt, Mitchell (September 16, 2021). "Lobbyist Bill McCoshen decides not to run for Wisconsin governor". Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- Marley, Patrick; Glauber, Bill; Beck, Molly (September 9, 2021). "Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch announces run for governor with criticism of COVID-19 shutdowns". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gannett. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- Gomez, Henry J. (September 9, 2021). "Former GOP lieutenant governor launches bid to oust Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers". NBC News. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- White, Laurel (July 16, 2021). "Evers, Johnson Outpace Challengers In 2022 Campaign Fundraising". Wisconsin Public Radio. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- Marley, Patrick (August 5, 2019). "With Scott Walker out of the way, a long list of Republicans consider statewide runs in 2022". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- Beck, Molly (November 29, 2019). "As Republicans privately look ahead to 2020, Chris Kapenga acknowledges considering run for governor". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Paul Farrow elected Wisconsin Republican Party chairman". nbc26.com. August 23, 2021.
- "Ron Johnson rules out run for Wisconsin governor in 2022". Wisconsin State Journal. March 16, 2021.
- Marley, Patrick (November 30, 2021). "Rep. John Macco says he won't run for Wisconsin governor and will back former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gannett. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- "Bill McCoshen sells lobbying firm but not in a move to run for governor, sources say". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. September 14, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- "How Wisconsin is ruled by a shadow governor". politico.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- Meyerhofer, Kelly (July 18, 2019). "Scott Walker takes new job, says he won't run for office in 2022". Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on December 4, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- Schmidt, Mitchell (October 16, 2021). "Trump calls on former Congressman Sean Duffy to run for Wisconsin governor". Madison.com.
- Hess, Corrinne (December 3, 2019). "Scott Walker: Rebecca Kleefisch Would Make 'A Hell Of A Great Governor'". Wisconsin Public Radio. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- "Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Jonathan Wichmann Endorsed by General Michael Flynn". PRWeb. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- Vian, Jourdan (April 26, 2021). "Middleton woman announces candidacy for Wisconsin governor". WKBT-DT. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- "3rd party candidate announces run for Governor". WCLO. March 31, 2021. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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