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John Leiber
RepublicanIncumbentIncumbent Wisconsin State Treasurer
ⓘ 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 →What is John Leiber running for?
John Leiber is on the ballot for State Treasurer of Wisconsin in the August 11, 2026 Wisconsin partisan primary, as the incumbent. 2 other candidates are on the ballot.
Also on this ballot
- Dylan Ray Helmenstine (Democratic)
- Yee Leng Xiong (Democratic)
Who is John 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 Leiber stand on the issues?
ⓘ 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 →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
ⓘ 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
- Kathryn Burke (Milwaukee)$2,500
- Matt Neumann (Hartland)$1,000
- Friends & Neighbors of Robin Vos (Burlington)$1,000
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- Rob Brooks For Assembly (Saukville)$1,000
- Friends of Van Wanggaard (Racine)$500
- Jack C. Yuds (Beaver Dam)$250
- Chris Goebel (Elkhorn)$250
- Joan Ballweg (Markesan)$250
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Top organization & PAC donors
- Republican Party of Wisconsin (Madison)PAC/Committee$10,000
▸ Where this money comes from
Republican Party of Wisconsin reported $8,182,285 in receipts since Jan 1, 2026. Its largest sources:
- Diane M. Hendricks$2,500,000
- Elizabeth A. Uihlein$2,130,000
- Richard E. Uihlein$2,000,000
- Wisconsin Federation of College RepublicansPAC/Committee$660,209
- Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACCPAC/Committee$175,000
Wisconsin caps what individuals may give a candidate directly, but allows unlimited giving to party committees and unlimited party transfers to candidates.
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) filings, campaignfinance.wi.gov
- 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
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Where the money comes from
| Individuals | 65% | $24,880 | 16 donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party committees | 26% | $10,000 | 1 donors |
| PACs & committees | 8% | $3,000 | 5 donors |
| Other | 1% | $260 | 2 donors |
3% from donations under $200 (10 donors)
- under $200$630 · 10 donors
- $200–$999$750 · 3 donors
- $1,000 and up$23,500 · 3 donors
Individual donors only, grouped by each donor's total
100% from Wisconsin
- Wisconsin$25,030 · 16 donors
- Out of state$100 · 1 donors
- Unknown$0 · 0 donors
Individuals and businesses; committees excluded
Monthly fundraising
| 2026-04 | $100 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | $935 |
| 2026-06 | $35,350 |
| 2026-07 | $1,755 |
Itemized contributions, filings through Aug 3, 2026 · Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine)
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In the news about John 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
Sources
- referenceBallotpedia
- reportedWUWM Voter Guide
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