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".
Governor is responsible for:
- Running the state government and its agencies
- Proposing the state budget
- Signing state bills into law, or vetoing them
- Appointing state officials and, in many states, judges
- Commanding the state National Guard during emergencies
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, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Andy Manske
Republican · declared
Andy Manske is a Wisconsin medical service technician and Republican candidate for governor. His campaign focuses on cost of living, infrastructure, education, agriculture, and election administration.
David Crowley
Democratic · declared
David Crowley is Milwaukee County Executive and a former Wisconsin state representative. On July 8, 2026, he ended his gubernatorial campaign while remaining on the certified primary roster used for this research run.
Francesca Hong
Democratic · declared
Francesca Hong represents Wisconsin Assembly District 76. She is a chef and small-business owner whose gubernatorial campaign emphasizes labor rights, housing, health care, education, and limits on large data centers.
Joel Brennan
Democratic · declared
Joel Brennan is president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee and a former secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Administration. He previously led Discovery World and the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Kelda Roys
Democratic · declared
Kelda Roys represents Wisconsin Senate District 26 and previously served in the State Assembly. She is an attorney and small-business owner with a long record of advocacy on reproductive rights and consumer protection.
Mandela Barnes
Democratic · declared
Mandela Barnes served as Wisconsin lieutenant governor from 2019 through 2023 and previously represented Milwaukee in the State Assembly. His gubernatorial campaign focuses on costs, economic opportunity, and public safety.
Missy Hughes
Democratic · declared
Missy Hughes is an attorney and former secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. She suspended her gubernatorial campaign in June 2026 after appearing on the certified primary roster used for this run.
Sara Rodriguez
Democratic · declared
Sara Rodriguez is Wisconsin's lieutenant governor, a registered nurse, public-health professional, and former state representative. Her gubernatorial campaign emphasizes affordability, health care, education, and public safety.
Tom Tiffany
Republican · declared
Tom Tiffany represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House. He previously served in the Wisconsin Senate and Assembly and owned a Northwoods excursion business.
Election sources
Source: elections.wi.gov
Source: cdn.wrn.com