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Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
$1.1M
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age67 years old (Apr 28, 1959)
GenderMale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundConsultant
EducationMiddlebury College (B.A., Political Economy, 1982)
Notable personal detailsBrett Dudley Hulsey is an American consultant and Wisconsin Democratic politician. He served on the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2011 to 2015, representing Madison-area districts (77th and 78th). He previously ran for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor in 2014 and launched another run for the office in 2025 for the 2026 cycle.
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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 15, 2026
Brett Hulsey is in the news mainly because Wisconsin’s 2026 elections could shape control of the legislature and whether Democrats can redraw congressional maps. Recent reporting also points to ongoing lawsuits over Wisconsin’s current congressional map and broader fights over redistricting. The state’s 2024 legislative maps are still affecting key races, keeping gerrymandering and election control in focus.
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Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
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