Here’s the current field for the 2026 Wisconsin governor race: seven Democrats and two Republicans are running in the August primary, with the general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Democrats

  • Mandela Barnes.
  • Joel Brennan.
  • David Crowley.
  • Francesca Hong.
  • Missy Hughes.
  • Sara Rodriguez.
  • Kelda Roys.

Republicans

  • Andy Manske.
  • Tom Tiffany.

Quick scoop

The race is especially active on the Democratic side, where reporting describes the primary as wide open and increasingly competitive. One note: Missy Hughes is reported to have suspended her campaign, even though her name still appears on the ballot.

Bottom line

If you want the shortest answer: the main names to watch are Tom Tiffany on the Republican side and Mandela Barnes, Sara Rodriguez, Kelda Roys, and David Crowley among Democrats.

TL;DR: Wisconsin’s 2026 governor race has 9 main primary candidates right now — 7 Democrats and 2 Republicans — heading toward the Aug. 11 primary.