Wisconsin Election Day Voter Guide 2022: Who's Running And How To Vote

WISCONSIN — Election Day in Wisconsin is here for voters across the Badger State to decide on who gets to be the state's next governor plus who will be sent to represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Congress.

Voters will also see races for Wisconsin's legislature, attorney general, municipal judges, non-binding referendums and more. Polls will open at 7 a.m. on Election Day and close at 8 p.m. If you get in line by poll closing time you can still wait in line to vote.

Wisconsin has same-day voter registration, so as long as you get to your polling place on election day with photo identification and proof of residence, you'll be able to cast your ballot in the election.

If you still have an absentee ballot to return, make sure you get it to your clerk by 8 p.m. on Tuesday. It is too late to mail a ballot back.

Check registration, request ballots, and figure out where to vote at myvote.wi.gov.

Here are the statewide candidates and what else voters can expect to see on their ballots:

At the top of the election is the governor's race. Incumbent Tony Evers, a Democrat, is vying for a second term. Construction executive Tim Michels, a Republican, is looking to oust Evers. The race has become one of the most expensive in the country this year with over $55 million poured in by Sept. 22 from both sides, according to AdImpact Politics.

Meanwhile, in the race for U.S. Senate, incumbent Ron Johnson, a Republican, is facing Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes, a Democrat. At the statewide level, Josh Kaul is vying for another term as Attorney General, while several legislative seats are up.

In Milwaukee County, voters will get to see two referendums on Nov. 8. One will ask if the Wisconsin legislature should prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer or possession of semi-automatic "military-style" firearms. The other will ask voters if they think people over 21 should be allowed to use marijuana and if its sale should be regulated and taxed.

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The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors also considered adding a question on abortion but it was rejected. Neither of the referendums that made it through will bind any action, but they may gather opinions. Voters in Greenfield will get the chance to vote on a school funding referendum.

Meanwhile, in Waukesha County, voters will see two advisory referendums about elections.

Downballot, voters can expect to see races for county supervisors, state assembly and senate, local judges and more.

Here are the candidates:

Governor/Lt. Governor

• Tony Evers/Sara Rodriguez - Democratic.
• Tim Michels/Roger Roth - Republican.
• Joan Ellis Beglinger - Independent.

Attorney General

• Josh Kaul - Democrat.
• Eric Toney - Republican.

Secretary of State

• Doug La Follette - Democratic.
• Amy Lynn Loudenbeck - Republican.
• Neil Harmon - Libertarian.
• Sharyl R. McFarland - Wisconsin Green Party.

State Treasurer

• Aaron Richardson - Democratic.
• John S. Leiber - Republican.
• Andrew Zuelke - Constitution.

U.S. Senator

• Mandela Barnes - Democratic.
• Ron Johnson - Republican.

U.S. Representative

• District 1
  • Ann Roe - Democratic.
  • Bryan Steil - Republican.
  • Charles E Barman - The Going Away Party.
• District 2
  • Mark Pocan - Democratic.
  • Erik Olsen - Republican.
  • Douglas Alexander - Independent.
• District 3
  • Brad Pfaff - Democratic.
  • Derrick Van Orden - Republican.
• District 4
  • Gwen Moore - Democratic.
  • Tim Rogers - Republican.
  • Robert R. Raymond - Independent.
• District 5
  • Mike Van Someren - Democratic.
  • Scott Fitzgerald - Republican.
• District 6
  • Glenn Grothman - Republican.
• District 7
  • Richard "Dick" Ausman - Democratic.
  • Tom Tiffany - Republican.
• District 8
  • Mike Gallagher - Republican.
  • Jacob J. VandenPlaas - Libertarian.
  • Paul David Boucher - Independent.

You can view a sample ballot for your location through myvote.wi.gov.

You can see lists of every candidate at the Wisconsin Election Commission website.