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Yee Leng Xiong
DemocraticExecutive Director at New Beginnings for Refugees; Marathon County Supervisor; D.C. Everest School Board Treasurer
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How we do this →What is Yee Leng Xiong running for?
Yee Leng Xiong is on the ballot for State Treasurer of Wisconsin in the August 11, 2026 Wisconsin partisan primary. 2 other candidates are on the ballot.
Also on this ballot
- Dylan Ray Helmenstine (Democratic)
- John Leiber (Republican) · incumbent
Who is Yee Leng Xiong?
Born in Wausau to refugee parents who fled persecution; Marathon County District 19 Supervisor (since 2016); D.C. Everest Area School Board Treasurer (since 2014); former Village of Weston Trustee (2018–2022)
Where does Yee Leng Xiong stand on the issues?
ⓘ What do these stance labels mean?
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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 →Xiong says he would expand financial literacy so families have tools to save and plan, and return unclaimed property to families.
Position sources (1)
- reportedWUWM
Xiong lists protecting and growing the state's school trust fund among his priorities for the treasurer's office, which oversees funding for K-12 school libraries and instructional materials.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
Xiong states he would balance conservation with sustainable revenue from public lands to support education.
Position sources (1)
- campaignYee Leng Xiong
Xiong emphasizes his experience managing public budgets and frames the treasurer's role as overseeing school trust funds, supporting low-interest loans for infrastructure, and returning unclaimed money to families.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
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In the news about Yee Leng Xiong
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- Wisconsin State Treasurer election: Meet the candidates ↗2026-07-15WUWM · news outlet · WUWM is funded through a combination of listener donations, grants, and public funding.WUWM is owned and operated by the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, with the license held by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. source ↗
- Two Democrats Vie To Challenge State Treasurer John Leiber ↗2026-06-11Urban Milwaukee · news outlet · The funding model for Urban Milwaukee includes both advertising and a small retail outlet that sells Milwaukee-themed souvenirs and gifts.Urban Milwaukee was founded by Jeramey Jannene and Dave Reid, with Jeramey Jannene currently serving as president. Bruce Murphy joined as the editor in 2012. source ↗
Sources
- referenceBallotpedia
- reportedWUWM Voter Guide
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