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Democrat
Brett Hulsey
Democratic candidate for Governor in Wisconsin
Democrat
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
$16.2M
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
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0%chance to win
$16.2MAUG 18, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
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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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 12, 2026
Brett Hulsey is in the news because Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary is now in the voting phase, with early and absentee voting underway ahead of the Aug. 11 election. The race has been complicated by a dispute over whether absentee voters should be allowed to recast ballots after some candidates dropped out or re-entered the contest. More broadly, Democrats are facing a divided primary as they try to position themselves for the general election.
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Articles
TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution1 month ago
Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor's race
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GBGreen Bay Press-Gazette29 days ago
When will we know the results of the Wisconsin governor's election?
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SDSan Diego Union-Tribune2 months ago
Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot
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NNewsBreak1 month ago
Early voting begins in Wisconsin primary featuring chaotic Democratic governor's race
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Latest Polls
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Brett Hulsey currently averages 0.4%, ranking 8th in this race, 0.5 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 0.4%Position: 8thMargin: -0.5 ptsLatest poll: 0.0% (May 13 - 15)Polls included: 5
Average recalculated from polls through May 13 - 15.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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