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Josh Schoemann
RepublicanWithdrawnWashington County Executive
ⓘ 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 Josh Schoemann running for?
Josh Schoemann is on the ballot for Governor of Wisconsin in the August 11, 2026 Wisconsin partisan primary. 10 other candidates are on the ballot.
Also on this ballot
- Joel Brennan (Democratic)
- David Crowley (Democratic)
- Francesca Hong (Democratic)
- Kelda Roys (Democratic)
- Tom Tiffany (Republican)
- Andy Manske (Republican)
- Oliver Carranza (Independent)
- Crystal Harper (Independent)
- Mike Kohn (Independent)
- Korey Streich (Independent)
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?
ⓘ 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 →Schoemann emphasizes economic growth and reducing government regulation to make living affordable, and identifies economic growth as a spending priority.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJosh Schoemann
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.
Position sources (1)
- reportedMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Schoemann identifies mental health services as one of his stated priorities for investment of taxpayer funds.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJosh Schoemann
Schoemann lists public safety among the highest priorities for investing taxpayer dollars.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJosh Schoemann
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.
Position sources (1)
- campaignJosh Schoemann
ⓘ 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
- Jeremy Lambie (West Bend)$1,000
- Kalahari Resort (Wisconsin Dells)$894
- Gary Hagstrom (Iron River)$500
- Victoria E. Marone (Milwaukee)$500
- Cleo C. Losinski (Fountain City)$500
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- Natalie Bell (Richfield)$250
- Josh Schoessow (Wisconsin Dells)$250
- David Graf (West Bend)$200
- David R. Schildt (West Bend)$200
- Amy L. Curler (West Bend)$200
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Top organization & PAC donors
- Kalahari Resort (Wisconsin Dells)$894
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Where the money comes from
| Individuals | 87% | $6,238 | 56 donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses | 13% | $894 | 1 donors |
| Other | 0% | $5 | 1 donors |
39% from donations under $200 (46 donors)
- under $200$2,438 · 46 donors
- $200–$999$2,800 · 9 donors
- $1,000 and up$1,000 · 1 donors
Individual donors only, grouped by each donor's total
99% from Wisconsin
- Wisconsin$7,032 · 56 donors
- Out of state$100 · 1 donors
- Unknown$0 · 0 donors
Individuals and businesses; committees excluded
Monthly fundraising
| 2026-01 | $4,523 |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | $990 |
| 2026-03 | $595 |
| 2026-04 | $135 |
| 2026-05 | $894 |
Itemized contributions, filings through Aug 3, 2026 · Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine)
Political ads about Josh Schoemann
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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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In the news about Josh Schoemann
Coverage a BadgerBrief editor reviewed and confirmed belongs here. We link out — we don’t summarize. How we handle coverage ↗
- Republican Josh Schoemann drops out of Wisconsin governor's race ↗2026-01-28Wisconsin Public Radio · news outlet · The outlet is funded through a combination of state appropriations, listener donations, and grants.Wisconsin Public Radio is owned by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin System, Board of Regents. source ↗
- Republican Josh Schoemann drops out of Wisconsin governor race ↗2026-01-28Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- Josh Schoemann proposes overhaul of Wisconsin elections ↗2025-11-12Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
Sources
- referenceBallotpedia
- reportedWUWM Voter Guide
- campaignWPR — Schoemann drops out
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