Some high-profile election hopefuls fall short of ballot requirements

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 661

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A total of 333 people filed nomination papers with the Wisconsin Elections Commission to run for office in Wisconsin this fall — the first official act in a campaign season that will see the state elect a new governor and potentially change the balance of power in the state Legislature.

In the races for statewide offices such as the governor’s race, candidates are required to collect at least 2,000 signatures. Candidates for Congress must …

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