US EditionWashington County Executive Josh Schoemann first Republican to join governor’s race
- Josh Schoemann, the 43-year-old Republican Washington County Executive, filed campaign paperwork Wednesday to run for Wisconsin governor in the 2026 midterms.
- Schoemann's early candidacy comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding whether Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, will pursue a third term; Evers is expected to reveal his decision after the state budget process concludes.
- Since 2020, Schoemann has held the position of Washington County Executive and is an Army National Guard veteran who was honorably discharged in 2008, as Republicans aim to take back the governor's office currently occupied by Evers, who has served since 2019.
- The race follows a politically charged environment where Republicans lost 12 of 15 statewide contests recently, with Schoemann described by Democrats as aligned with far-right extremists vying for Donald Trump's favor.
- Schoemann’s announcement marks the first major party candidacy filed for 2026, suggesting a competitive Republican primary ahead and indicating a significant contest once Democratic candidates declare.
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THU PM Update: Schoemann registers ‘26 guv bid
From WisPolitics ... -- Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann, who has a “summer kickoff cookout” scheduled Sunday, has registered his campaign committee with the state to run for governor next year. WisPolitics first reported earlier this week on Schoemann’s kickoff...
Republican county leader Josh Schoemann enters Wisconsin governor's race
Republican Josh Schoemann, the top elected official in a suburban Milwaukee county, has created a committee to run for Wisconsin governor in 2026. It makes him the first candidate from either major party to get into the race. Democratic Gov.…
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann first Republican to join governor’s race
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has not said if he'll seek a third term next year. The governor plans to make an announcement after the conclusion of the state's two-year budget process.
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Republican county leader Josh Schoemann enters Wisconsin governor’s race
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Josh Schoemann, the top elected official in a suburban Milwaukee county, this week created a committee to run for governor in 2026, making him the first candidate from either major party to get into the…
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