Nate Pollnow
Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Secretary of State Republican nominee?
$17.7K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
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$17.7KAUG 12, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBeef farmer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundBeef farmer
Notable personal detailsNate Pollnow is a Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State in 2026. He has described himself as a beef farmer, auctioneer, and small business owner based in the Town of Elba in Dodge County. His campaign platform emphasizes government transparency and public access to state records.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Pollnow’s campaign emphasizes lower taxes, smaller government burdens, and tighter scrutiny of how state money is used. He criticizes property tax increases, says state agencies have increased fees and regulations, and frames his platform around making government more accountable and transparent.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Nate Pollnow says abortion providers should not receive taxpayer funds and supports only extremely rare elective abortions, with limited exceptions for rape, incest, and protecting the mother’s life. He also agrees that human life deserves legal protection from conception and that the Comstock Act should be enforced.
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Public Safety & Guns
Pollnow says law-abiding citizens should not have their right to bear arms infringed upon and rejects added gun restrictions as a matter of public safety. He also frames criminal justice as a system for maintaining order and safety by holding lawbreakers accountable.
Latest News
Nate Pollnow is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 election cycle, but the provided summaries do not include any specific developments about his own campaign. The coverage instead focuses on broader primary results and the competitive political landscape in states like Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Based on the available information, there is not enough detail to say what Pollnow has recently done or said.
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