Patrick Testin
Patrick Testin
Wisconsin Republican Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age38 years old (Jun 9, 1988)
GenderMale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (B.S., Political Science, 2011)
Notable personal detailsPatrick Testin is a Republican politician from Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving in the Wisconsin State Senate since January 3, 2017, representing the 24th Senate District. He has served as president pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate since 2021. He previously ran for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in 2022. Testin earned a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and has worked in retail management and as a sales representative.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports state income tax cuts and tax relief measures for families and businesses while backing targeted tax credits to attract industry; advocates reducing tax burdens alongside continued investments in transportation, education, and long-term care.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through state policy changes such as allowing advanced practice registered nurses to practice to the full extent of their training, improving Medicaid reimbursement for certain durable medical equipment, and expanding patient treatment options (including sponsoring medical cannabis legislation).
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has pushed for stronger vetting and safeguards around refugee resettlement, expressing concerns about public safety, health screening, and costs while saying Wisconsin should welcome vetted Afghan allies. He requested information from the governor about numbers, health status, costs, and measures to remove refugees with terrorist ties. These statements emphasize enforcement-oriented safeguards alongside limited humanitarian acceptance.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro-life policies and has sponsored legislation restricting certain abortions, including a bill to prohibit abortions sought because of a fetus’s sex, race, or disability. Advocates for additional informed-consent and other limits on abortion access. Positions align with policy proposals to limit abortion while permitting some targeted exceptions in legislative language.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports policies that expand clean-energy options and incentivize low-carbon fuels while also emphasizing energy independence and local control. He has sponsored legislation to create tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel and to enable community solar programs with local approval, and has expressed support for renewables as economic opportunities for rural Wisconsin.
Public Safety & Guns
Patrick Testin has emphasized support for law enforcement and pledged to “defend—not defund” police, framing public safety as a priority. He serves on or is associated with legislative committees related to sporting heritage, indicating support for hunting/sporting firearm interests while advocating for conservative public-safety policies.
News
Patrick Testin is in the news as a candidate in Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race, which is moving toward ballot certification before the Aug. 11 primary. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is reviewing nomination papers and signatures, and the final ballot list is expected to be approved at a June 9 meeting. The reports do not add other major new developments about him beyond his place in the race.
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