How do the Attorney General of Wisconsin candidates compare?
The 2 candidates side by side, issue by issue. Every stance is a sourced summary — follow the source links to read it in context. This is not a ranking or endorsement.
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ⓘ 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 →Abortion
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.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
According to the article, during his last campaign Toney promised to defend the 19th century state law that had led to Wisconsin's near-total abortion ban.
Position sources (1)
- campaignWisconsin Public Radio
Public Safety
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.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
Toney emphasized support for law enforcement and said he would target violent crime in Milwaukee, which he described as spreading across the state.
Position sources (1)
- campaignWisconsin Public Radio
Elections Democracy
Kaul describes joining multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration, including a suit against an order ending birthright citizenship and efforts to dismantle federal programs.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
No position on record: Eric Toney
Healthcare
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.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
No position on record: Eric Toney
Immigration
Toney says he would crack down on what he calls a border crisis and the flow of drugs into Wisconsin, and supports legal immigration while opposing burdens on local resources.
Position sources (1)
- reportedMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
No position on record: Josh Kaul
Taxes Budget
Kaul criticizes tax cuts signed into law under Trump, saying they provided benefits for the wealthy rather than working families.
Position sources (1)
- campaignUrban Milwaukee
No position on record: Eric Toney
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