Primary Elections
Wisconsin Primary Elections 2026
Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Wisconsin ahead of the 2026 general election.
August 11, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
June 2026
Filing Deadline
Very High — Senate open seat i
Competitiveness
Key 2026 Primary Races
| U.S. Senate | Ron Johnson (R) is retiring — open seat |
| Governor | Tony Evers (D) up 2026 |
| U.S. House | WI-1, WI-3 competitive |
2026 Primary Overview
Wisconsin is a premier battleground. Ron Johnson is retiring from the Senate, creating a major open seat contest. Both parties will have competitive primaries. Governor Evers faces re-election in this highly competitive state. WI-1 and WI-3 are competitive House seats.
