Wisconsin Secretary of State Republican nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Jay Schroeder is trading at 64% to win the Wisconsin Secretary of State Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundBusinessman
EducationAAS, Real Estate, Fox Valley Technical College
Notable personal detailsJay Schroeder is a Wisconsin businessman and Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State. He previously ran for the same office in 2018 as the Republican nominee. He has been active in local government in Wisconsin and has campaigned on election administration changes and records transparency.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Jay Schroeder describes himself as very conservative and says cutting taxes and reducing regulations would lower unemployment and boost the economy. He also says he is a fiscal conservative and criticizes government spending as wasting taxpayer money.
Healthcare
Schroeder supports market-based health coverage options, including more choice, comparison shopping, and a la carte insurance plans tailored to individual needs. He also favors wellness incentives and says public health insurance enrollees should complete annual education and goal-setting on their conditions. In a questionnaire, he strongly disagreed that government is responsible for ensuring everyone has health insurance.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration only through the legal process and says anyone attempting to enter illegally should be returned to their country. The position emphasizes strict enforcement over expanded humanitarian access.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Jay Schroeder’s documented responses align with a pro-life position that treats human life as beginning at conception and opposes public funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood. He was also endorsed by Pro-Life Wisconsin, whose endorsement criteria support protection for the preborn in all circumstances and reject legal exceptions.
Climate & Energy
Supports tax breaks for clean energy companies and tax credits for businesses that convert to renewable energy systems. The available position is framed around encouraging energy independence through incentives rather than opposing climate action.
Public Safety & Guns
Jay Schroeder opposes more restrictive gun control measures. His public profile also identifies him as a licensed hunter, which fits a generally pro-gun posture.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jay Schroeder for Wisconsin Secretary of State Republican nominee?
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Public endorsement
Republican Party of Wisconsin endorsed Jay Schroeder.
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC
Political organization
Pro-Life Wisconsin Victory Fund PAC endorsed Jay Schroeder.
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