Patrick Testin
Republican candidate for Governor in Wisconsin
Patrick Testin
Republican candidate for Governor in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Republican Governor nominee?
$37.8K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
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$37.8KAUG 18, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age38 years old (Jun 9, 1988)
GenderMale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundPolitician
EducationMarinette High School (graduated 2006)
Notable personal detailsPatrick Testin is a Republican politician from Wisconsin who has served in the Wisconsin State Senate representing District 24 since 2017. He has held leadership roles in the Senate, including serving as Senate President Pro Tempore. He graduated from Marinette High School and earned a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Patrick Testin is in the news because Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race is taking shape, with the Democratic primary now decided and the general election matchup set. Recent coverage has focused on the close primary, the delayed absentee ballot count in Milwaukee, and the broader fight over how the race could shape control of state government. The reporting also highlights ongoing legal and political disputes around absentee voting and election rules ahead of the general election.
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