Lieutenant Governor
August 11, 2026 · Wisconsin · Statewide · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 44 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 5,914,872 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(39,287,377 ÷ 5,914,872) ÷ ln(39,287,377 ÷ 582,397) = 44.96, comparing all statewide districts nationwide (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Lieutenant Governor is responsible for:
- Taking over as governor if the governor leaves office or cannot serve
- Presiding over the state senate in many states
- Carrying out other duties state law or the governor assigns
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
David Varnam
Republican · declared
David Varnam is a former mayor and Common Council member of Lancaster, Wisconsin. His lieutenant-governor campaign emphasizes business growth, family costs, and statewide economic development.
Sarah Godlewski
Democratic · declared
Sarah Godlewski is Wisconsin's secretary of state and previously served as state treasurer. She has a background in business and national-security consulting and is running for lieutenant governor.
Will Martin
Republican · declared
Will Martin is a Wisconsin small-business owner and former senior state economic-development and workforce official. His campaign focuses on government efficiency, workforce training, housing, and economic growth.
Election sources
Source: elections.wi.gov
Source: cdn.wrn.com