State Executive · Primary August 11, 2026

Who ran for Secretary of State of Wisconsin in the August 11, 2026 primary?

6 candidates were listed for this office.

Incumbent Sarah Godlewski stepped down to run for Lt. Governor. The Republican to receive the most votes in the primary will advance to the general election.

Democratic primary

JoCasta Zamarripa

Democratic

Milwaukee 8th District Alderperson

Republican primary

Brayden Myer

Republican

Small business owner

Nathan Pollnow

Republican

Beef farmer, auctioneer

Jay Schroeder

Republican

Real estate and stock investor

Cindy Werner

Republican

Green primary

Pete Karas

Wisconsin Green Party

Retired music venue owner

Primary-season news about the Secretary of State of Wisconsin race

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Outside investigator reviewing Zamarripa, Chambers confrontation ↗2026-05-07
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outlet
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'Absurd waste of taxpayer dollars': Milwaukee Council condemns woman's detention ↗2026-06-02
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outlet
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Portion of South 35th Street to close, impacting northbound travel ↗2026-05-21
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outlet
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Wisconsin Secretary of State election: Meet the candidates ↗2026-07-15
WUWM · news outlet · WUWM is funded through a combination of listener donations, grants, and public funding.
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Candidate For Secretary Of State: Jay Schroeder ↗2018-07-26
Wisconsin Public Radio · news outlet · The outlet is funded through a combination of state appropriations, listener donations, and grants.
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Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State ↗2025-09-04
Urban 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 ↗
Democrats ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to boot Green Party from ... ↗2024-08-20
Wisconsin 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 ↗

Sources

referenceBallotpedia — Wisconsin Secretary of State Election 2026
reportedWUWM Voter Guide — Secretary of State