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Sara Rodriguez
DemocraticWithdrawnLieutenant Governor
Who is Sara Rodriguez?
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin under Gov. Tony Evers; formerly represented portions of Waukesha and Milwaukee counties in the state Assembly; registered nurse; withdrew citing campaign finance reporting issues
Withdrew July 17, 2026 after discovering campaign finance mismanagement; campaign manager fired over unreported fundraising shortfall.
Top reported contributors
- AFSCME PEOPLE (Washington)$86,000
- MARTIN J SCHREIBER (Milwaukee)$20,000
- Ronald D. Abramson (Washington)$20,000
- 313 PUBLIC AFFAI SALE (Washington)$20,000
- Hans Dawson (Richfield)$20,000
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- Gusto (San Francisco)$15,729
- GRP HEALTH RCVB GHC Prem 4458 (Madison)$13,389
- Michigan Blueprint (Grand Rapids)$10,395
- Mary Nikolay (Abbotsford)$10,000
- lumbers & Steamfitters Local 400 COPE Fund (Kaukauna)$10,000
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Top organization & PAC donors
- AFSCME PEOPLE (Washington)$86,000
- 313 PUBLIC AFFAI SALE (Washington)$20,000
- Gusto (San Francisco)$15,729
- GRP HEALTH RCVB GHC Prem 4458 (Madison)$13,389
- Michigan Blueprint (Grand Rapids)$10,395
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- lumbers & Steamfitters Local 400 COPE Fund (Kaukauna)$10,000
- Landmark Credit Union (Brookfield)$5,502
- Shopify (New York)$2,679
- IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund (Washington)PAC/Committee$2,500
- Expedia (Seattle)$2,201
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Political ads about Sara Rodriguez
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- Support$3,500–$3,999
Wisconsin Forward Fund
It's a too familiar story. Families are doing everything right and yet they keep falling behind. Sara Rodriguez is fighting to make life more affordable for every Wisconsin family.
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Sources
- referenceBallotpedia
- reportedPBS Wisconsin
- reportedPBS Wisconsin — Rodriguez drops out
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