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Eric Toney

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Eric Toney

Republican

Fond du Lac County District Attorney

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On the ballot, partisan candidates run under a party — in Wisconsin almost always Democratic or Republican, with the occasional third-party or independent candidate. Words like progressive, conservative, libertarian, or democratic socialist are labels people use to describe themselves, not separate parties on the ballot. A label is a starting point; each candidate's sourced positions show where they actually stand.

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What is Eric Toney running for?

Eric Toney is on the ballot for Attorney General of Wisconsin in the August 11, 2026 Wisconsin partisan primary. One other candidate is on the ballot.

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Who is Eric Toney?

Fond du Lac County District Attorney; previously ran for Attorney General in 2022

Where does Eric Toney stand on the issues?

ⓘ What do these stance labels mean?

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abortionsupport

According to the article, during his last campaign Toney promised to defend the 19th century state law that had led to Wisconsin's near-total abortion ban.

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immigrationsupport

Toney says he would crack down on what he calls a border crisis and the flow of drugs into Wisconsin, and supports legal immigration while opposing burdens on local resources.

Position sources (1)
public-safetysupport

Toney emphasized support for law enforcement and said he would target violent crime in Milwaukee, which he described as spreading across the state.

Position sources (1)

In their own words

“Wisconsin deserves an attorney general that will represent all of Wisconsin, not just political interests or left-wing groups”

Political ads about Eric Toney

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    Republican Party of Dane County

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    Saturday, September 10, Start 9:15 AM, Speakers 9:30 – Noon Ticket Info Below, Advance and also Same Day Registration! A 2022 regional campaign rally for Southcentral/Southwestern Wisconsin. All Republicans and Conservatives are Invited! Join our campaign sprint to November. The top slate of speakers includes: U. S. Senator Ron Johnson Tim Michels for Governor Eric Toney for Attorney General 2CD Congressional Candidate: Erik Olsen 3CD Congressional Candidate: Derrick Van Orden Amy Loudenbeck for Secretary of State, John Leiber for State Treasurer Legislative Reports for Assembly and Senate, Paul Farrow, RPW Chair Brian Schimming, MC & Radio Talk Show Host Auction Items and Campaign Materials Same Day Registration (Exact change only, photo ID required). Consider wearing red, white and blue and other campaign clothes. Let’s have fun. Tickets are $15. Order Tickets Through Eventbrite: https://firstwisrally.eventbrite.com/ Can’t Attend? Consider Donating to support the 1st Wisconsin Rally through Eventbrite too.

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