Wisconsin Attorney General Race
Election Results
Race overview
The race for attorney general is a rematch between the incumbent, Democrat Josh Kaul, and Republican Eric Toney, Fond du Lac County’s district attorney. In 2022, Kaul defeated Toney, 50.6% to 49.3%. Kaul won his first four-year term in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Brad Schimel, 49.4% to 48.8%. Toney was first elected Fond du Lac county’s top prosecutor in 2012.
Campaign funds raised
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Data reflects monetary, conduit, local office, and in-kind contributions reported to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission with 2026 transaction dates, minus returned contributions. Personal loans are excluded. Totals include 72-Hour Contributions reports submitted after the pre-election report. Data was retrieved on Oct. 28, 2026.What does this position do?
The attorney general heads the Wisconsin Department of Justice, which provides legal advice and representation, investigates criminal activity, and provides various law enforcement services for the state.
The attorney general is one of three members of the state’s Board of Commissioners of Public Lands along with the secretary of state and the state treasurer.
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