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Governor of Wisconsin
Josh Schoemann

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Josh Schoemann

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Washington County Executive

Who is Josh Schoemann?

Washington County Executive; veteran; touts record of cutting taxes and reducing government staff

Dropped out one day after President Trump endorsed Tom Tiffany.

Where does Josh Schoemann stand on the issues?

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Schoemann emphasizes economic growth and reducing government regulation to make living affordable, and identifies economic growth as a spending priority.

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Schoemann proposes a broad overhaul of Wisconsin elections, including eliminating the state's elections agency, transferring oversight to an official elected by voters, and shifting statewide spring races to the fall.

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Schoemann identifies mental health services as one of his stated priorities for investment of taxpayer funds.

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Schoemann lists public safety among the highest priorities for investing taxpayer dollars.

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Schoemann emphasizes reducing the size of county government and lowering taxes, citing accomplishments such as the lowest tax rate in over a century and a lower tax levy. He frames taxpayer dollars as belonging to residents and pledges to invest in priority areas.

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Top reported contributors

  • Leah Schmidt (West Bend)$20,000
  • Meghan E. Rassel (Port Washington)$20,000
  • John B. Rassel (Port Washington)$20,000
  • Paul F. Stangl (West Bend)$20,000
  • Karen Stangl (Germantown)$20,000
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  • Matthew D. Schmitz (West Bend)$20,000
  • Daniel J. Stangl (West Bend)$20,000
  • Frank Stangl (West Bend)$20,000
  • Rachel Wolf (Slinger)$20,000
  • Friends of Josh Schoemann (MISSING)$20,000

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

Top organization & PAC donors

  • Friends of Josh Schoemann (MISSING)PAC/Committee$20,000
  • Kalahari Resort (Wisconsin Dells)$894
  • Friends of Riley Hansen (MISSING)PAC/Committee$280

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

Political ads about Josh Schoemann

Ads a BadgerBrief editor confirmed are about Josh Schoemann, from the Meta Ad Library. Spend is the range Meta discloses.

Supporting ~$399 · 2 ads
  • Support$300–$399

    Republican Party of Dane County

    Join us for a Max the Vote Rally in Stoughton on March 25th. We will have Brad Schimel, Brittany Kinser, Stephen Ratzlaff, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, Radio Host "Regular" Joe Giganti, Congressional Candidate Erik Olsen, and many more great speakers. There will be refreshments and a cash bar. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. RSVP here (free admission): https://rpdc.nationbuilder.com/rpdc_rally

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    Republican Party of Jefferson County WI

    Join us for a meet and greet with candidate for Governor, Josh Schoemann!

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