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Democrat
Brett Hulsey
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
$2.2M
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationWisconsin
BackgroundPolitician
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EducationMiddlebury College (B.A., Political Economy, 1982)
Notable personal detailsBrett Hulsey is a Wisconsin politician and environmental/energy consultant who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2011 to 2015. He has also served on the Dane County Board and has worked in environmental advocacy and education, including work associated with the Sierra Club and energy conservation. He is affiliated with Better Environmental Solutions and has been active in Wisconsin Democratic politics, including past statewide candidacies.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports increased investment in schools, clean energy jobs, and restoring public benefits while opposing broad new tax-reform proposals; he has said he would reverse certain tax changes affecting working families and seniors but has also claimed some funding can be found without raising taxes. Public materials emphasize redirecting or using available federal funds and efficiency savings to pay for initiatives rather than proposing explicit, large new tax increases on high earners or corporations.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to health care through government programs and restoring coverage/funding cut under prior administrations; advocates using available federal Medicaid funds and state-level solutions (state exchange/Medicaid) to ensure affordable coverage for more people.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate opposes aggressive ICE raids and policing tactics and emphasizes protecting people from armed immigration enforcement actions. The campaign frames civil rights as human rights and highlights equitable solutions for vulnerable communities, but does not provide a detailed federal immigration policy or explicit support for a pathway to citizenship on the campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports clean energy and clean jobs initiatives, promotes biofuels and biomass as part of Wisconsin’s energy mix, and has opposed expanded crude oil storage and related fossil-fuel infrastructure. Positions emphasize environmental protection, renewable energy development, and transitions away from dirtier oil rather than calling for an immediate phase-out of all fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate has criticized lawmakers carrying concealed firearms in the State Assembly and has said weapons should not be brought into the state Capitol. Past statements and reporting show he highlighted the dangers of the state's concealed-carry environment and sought limits on weapons in legislative chambers.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 24, 2026
Brett Hulsey is in the news because Wisconsin Democrats are pushing for absentee voters in the governor primary to be allowed to cast new ballots after some candidates dropped out or re-entered the race. The request affects more than 80,000 already returned absentee ballots and is likely to lead to a lawsuit. He is also being covered in the broader debate over Wisconsin election rules, including a separate lawsuit that could change how absentee ballots are counted in the November governor election.
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Articles
SDSan Diego Union-Tribune5 days ago
Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
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WWEAU5 months ago
How Wisconsin’s legislative maps could impact the general election
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PPOLITICO4 months ago
Trump’s voter crackdown reaches college campuses
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TMThe Mercury News1 month ago
How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections
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Polls
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
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