Two Democrats seek to challenge Treasurer John Leiber, Wisconsin’s only GOP state office holder

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 1,053

Last Updated: 21 hours, 26 minutes ago

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Two Democrats are running to challenge state Treasurer John Leiber, the only Republican who currently holds a constitutional office in Wisconsin, in November.

The Wisconsin State Constitution established the office of state treasurer, which is the state’s chief financial officer. The treasurer serves on the Wisconsin Investment Board, the Public Employee Trust Fund and the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL). The BCPL also oversees the Common School Fund, which is the fund used …

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