Wisconsin voters face 119 distinct contests on Tuesday ballot

Wisconsin residents face a complex set of decisions on Tuesday as they cast ballots for statewide offices, federal representatives, and state legislators.

The governor's seat is open after Democratic incumbent Tony Evers declined to seek a third term. Milwaukee County executive David Crowley, the Democratic nominee, competes against Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee and U.S. representative for the 7th District. Crowley secured the Democratic nomination in a close August primary, while Tiffany won the Republican nomination without a competitive challenge.

Lieutenant governor candidates are selected in separate primaries but appear on the general election ballot as a ticket with their gubernatorial partners. Sarah Godlewski, the current Secretary of State, runs with Crowley. Former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam runs with Tiffany.

Voters also choose an attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer. Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul seeks a third term against Republican Eric Toney. In the open secretary of state race, Democrat JoCasta Zamarripa faces Republican Jay Schroeder and Green Party candidate Pete Karas. State Treasurer John Leiber, a Republican, seeks reelection against Democrat Yee Leng Xiong.

All eight U.S. House seats are contested. The 2nd District features only incumbent Democrat Mark Pocan. The 7th District is open, pitting Republican Michael Alfonso against Democrat Fred Clark. Incumbents Bryan Steil, Derrick Van Orden, Scott Fitzgerald, Glenn Grothman, and Tony Wied face challengers Mitchell Berman, Rebecca Cooke, Andrew Beck, Brad Smith, and Rick Crosson, respectively. Gwen Moore, a Democrat, faces Republican Tim Rogers in the 4th District. The 6th District also includes independent and Green Party candidates.

The state Assembly and Senate are up for election. All 99 Assembly seats and 17 of the 33 Senate seats are on the ballot. Republicans currently hold a 54-45 majority in the Assembly and an 18-15 majority in the Senate. They have controlled both chambers since 2011. Democrats must win five Assembly seats and two Senate seats while retaining their current holdings to take control of either chamber.

Three constitutional amendments are on the ballot. Question 1 would prevent governors from using partial vetoes to create or increase taxes. Question 2 would restrict the government from closing places of worship during emergencies. Question 3 would bar state and local entities from discriminating based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment and education.