State Treasurer of WisconsinCertified ballot
John S. Leiber
Incumbent Wisconsin State Treasurer
Photo: Official government page
Is John S. Leiber on the November 3 ballot?
John S. Leiber is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for State Treasurer of Wisconsin, as the incumbent. One other candidate is on the ballot.
As printed · ballot order
- John S. Leiber· this pageRepublicanIncumbent
- Yee Leng XiongDemocratic
ⓘ What do the party and ideology labels mean?
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.
How we do this →Who is John S. Leiber?
Incumbent Wisconsin State Treasurer (since 2023); one of three commissioners of the board behind a record $73.5 million Common School Fund distribution to public schools (2026)
Where does John S. Leiber stand on the issues?
Leiber emphasizes safeguarding and growing the Common School Fund, which distributes money annually to K-12 school libraries for materials and technology.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJohn Leiber
Leiber identifies as a fiscal conservative focused on sound financial management and saving taxpayer dollars while opposing the growth of government.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJohn Leiber
ⓘ What do these stance labels mean?
Each label describes how a candidate has spoken about an issue, drawn from a sourced statement — not our opinion. Support and oppose mean they've clearly taken that side. Mixed means their statements point both ways. Evolving means their stated position has changed over time. Unclear means we couldn't find a clear public statement. Every label links to the source it came from.
How we do this →ⓘ Sourced position vs. campaign claim — what's the difference?
A sourced position is something we tied to a specific public statement, with a link. A campaign claim is what a candidate's own site says about their priorities. We keep them separate so you can see the difference between a documented stance and a self-description.
How we do this →Wisconsin Watch’s questionnaire
Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit newsroom, asked candidates for this office the same questions.
Answered 4 questions. Read John S. Leiber’s answers on Wisconsin Watch
Ask Voter Help: “What did John S. Leiber tell Wisconsin Watch?” →
Source: Wisconsin Watch 2026 Voter Guide, through Voter Guide Commons. That copy was last updated August 20, 2026; BadgerBrief checked it October 13, 2026. Whether a candidate answered is as the guide reports it.
ⓘ How do I read these campaign-finance numbers?
Individual contributions come from people; PAC (political action committee) money comes from organized groups. Cash-on-hand is what a campaign has left to spend. Money shows who is backing a campaign — it is not an endorsement by us, and more money does not mean a candidate is better.
How we do this →Top reported contributors
- Diane M. Hendricks (Beloit)$20,000
- Republican Party of Wisconsin (Madison)$10,000
- Jimmy John Liautaud (Franklin)$5,800
- Kathryn Burke (Milwaukee)$2,500
- Matt Neumann (Hartland)$1,000
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- Friends & Neighbors of Robin Vos (Burlington)$1,000
- Rob Brooks For Assembly (Saukville)$1,000
- Dan Hartung (Madison)$1,000
- Friends of Van Wanggaard (Racine)$500
- Pamela Galloway (Oshkosh)$500
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Top organization & PAC donors
- Republican Party of Wisconsin (Madison)PAC/Committee$10,000
- Friends & Neighbors of Robin Vos (Burlington)PAC/Committee$1,000
- Rob Brooks For Assembly (Saukville)PAC/Committee$1,000
- Friends of Van Wanggaard (Racine)PAC/Committee$500
- Republican Party of Pierce County (River Falls)PAC/Committee$250
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- Republican Party of Marquette County (Endeavor)$250
- Republican Party of Dodge County (Beaver Dam)PAC/Committee$250
- Friends of Steve Nass (Whitewater)PAC/Committee$250
- Marquette County Republican Party (Endeavor)$250
- Washington Co Republican Party (West Bend)PAC/Committee$44
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Where the money comes from
| Individuals | 71% | $33,225 | 27 donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party committees | 21% | $10,000 | 1 donors |
| PACs & committees | 7% | $3,294 | 7 donors |
| Businesses | 1% | $500 | 2 donors |
| Other | 0% | $10 | 1 donors |
3% from donations under $200 (16 donors)
- under $200$975 · 16 donors
- $200–$999$1,950 · 6 donors
- $1,000 and up$30,300 · 5 donors
Individual donors only, grouped by each donor's total
82% from Wisconsin
- Wisconsin$27,725 · 26 donors
- Out of state$6,000 · 3 donors
- Unknown$0 · 0 donors
Individuals and businesses; committees excluded
Monthly fundraising
| 2026-04 | $100 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | $935 |
| 2026-06 | $35,350 |
| 2026-07 | $1,799 |
| 2026-08 | $1,105 |
Itemized contributions, filings through Sep 23, 2026 · Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine)
Political ads about John S. Leiber
Ads a BadgerBrief editor confirmed are about John S. Leiber, from the Meta Ad Library. Spend is the range Meta discloses.
12 ads from 2 sponsors
- $10,000–$12,389
John Leiber for Wisconsin State Treasurer
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The primary election is here tomorrow, and I am asking for your vote. I am the only candidate running for State Treasurer who supports small government and knows how to manage your money.
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Tuesday is primary election day! Find your polling location at https://myvote.wi.gov There's only one candidate who can responsibly manage your money and keep government small. Vote John Leiber in the Republican primary for State Treasurer!
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John Leiber: the true conservative qualified to be Treasurer. Small government and fiscal responsibility. Vote John.
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Vote JOHN LEIBER for Wisconsin State Treasurer on AUGUST 9. We need a Treasurer who knows how to manage our money!
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The true conservative you can trust to manage taxpayer dollars.
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No bureaucracy, just results. John Leiber is a proven champion for taxpayers who always gets results. Vote Nov. 3rd.
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Our school fund is growing, our wallets are secure, and taxpayers are protected — all without growing the government.
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Treasurer John Leiber grew the Common School Fund, supporting school libraries and students as they learn to read.
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Treasurer John Leiber delivers. He grew the Common School Fund for Wisconsin kids, putting their futures first.
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Republican Party of Dane County
Attack on John S. Leiber1 adSee the 1 ad
Joint Pints and Politics with Jefferson County on July 27th is coming up with special guest State Treasurer John Leiber. John Leiber and Senator Johnson were the only two Republicans running for statewide office in 2022. Time: Social hour 6-7 pm Speakers: 7-8 pm.
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In the news about John S. Leiber
Coverage a BadgerBrief editor reviewed and confirmed belongs here. We link out — we don’t summarize. How we handle coverage ↗
- Who's running for Wisconsin state treasurer? These candidates have launched campaigns ↗2025-10-16Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
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