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Josh Kaul

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Josh Kaul

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Incumbent Wisconsin Attorney General

Who is Josh Kaul?

Incumbent Wisconsin Attorney General (since 2019); attorney; son of former U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli

Where does Josh Kaul stand on the issues?

abortionsupport

Kaul says he successfully sued to stop an 1848 law banning abortions from being enforced after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the procedure was not constitutionally protected.

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elections-democracysupport

Kaul describes joining multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration, including a suit against an order ending birthright citizenship and efforts to dismantle federal programs.

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healthcaresupport

Kaul claims success fighting the opioid epidemic, citing a reported drop in opioid-related deaths and lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors that recovered funds for communities.

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public-safetysupport

Kaul cites actions on the opioid epidemic, a sexual assault kit tracking system, strengthening the Office of School Safety, and pushing for more resources for crime victims.

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taxes-budgetoppose

Kaul criticizes tax cuts signed into law under Trump, saying they provided benefits for the wealthy rather than working families.

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Top reported contributors

  • Ronald Abramson (Washington)$10,000
  • David L Sullivan (North Freedom)$6,000
  • REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin (Madison)$5,000
  • Joanne Grunau (Milwaukee)$5,000
  • Pravin Mansukhani (Oshkosh)$5,000
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  • Mary Beth Berkes (Shorewood)$3,300
  • Sherry A Caves (Middleton)$3,000
  • Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC (Madison)$2,500
  • BARRY MANDEL (MILWAUKEE)$2,500
  • John A. Langeland (Rhinelander)$2,500

Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use

Top organization & PAC donors

  • REALTORS Political Action Committee - Wisconsin (Madison)PAC/Committee$5,000
  • Wisconsin Beer Distributors PAC (Madison)PAC/Committee$2,500
  • WI Pipe Trades Assn PAC (Madison)PAC/Committee$2,500
  • Democratic Party of Wisconsin (Madison)PAC/Committee$1,217
  • WI Laborers District Council (DeForest)PAC/Committee$1,000
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  • IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund (Washington)PAC/Committee$1,000

Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use

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