Question 3: Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment by Race, Sex, or Ethnicity
My vote power
Above average
Election date
November 3, 2026
Question 3: Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment by Race, Sex, or Ethnicity is a ballot measure in Wisconsin on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Bans state and local governments, public schools, the UW System, and technical colleges from discriminating against or favoring anyone by race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in hiring, admissions, contracting, or administration. No direct cost to you.
How do we calculate my vote power?
What determines the vote power rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Average · 50 out of 100
This district covers a large share of its state, so each vote carries about average weight — like a vote in a statewide race. About 5,914,872 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(5,914,872 ÷ 5,914,872) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50, measured against a statewide vote in WI (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Average representation + a direct vote on the policy → My vote power: Above average.
What does this measure do?
Bans state and local governments, public schools, the UW System, and technical colleges from discriminating against or favoring anyone by race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in hiring, admissions, contracting, or administration. No direct cost to you.
Read the official ballot measure
A YES vote means
Public employers, schools, and contracting could no longer use race- or sex-based preferences, ending some diversity and equity programs, with exceptions for federal program rules.
A NO vote means
Current anti-discrimination laws stay, and public bodies may keep programs that consider race or sex.
Sources: ballotpedia.org · wisconsinwatch.org · wausaupilotandreview.com
Source: wisconsinwatch.org
Last updated September 24, 2026.