who can vote for the wi attorney general

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Why isn’t the Wisconsin Attorney General charging the Wisconsin Elections Commission?

Attorney General. Secretary of State. Treasurer. Wisconsin is holding an election for attorney general on November 8, 2022. The primary is scheduled for August 9, 2022. The filing deadline is June 1, 2022. Contents. 1 Candidates and election results. 2 Campaign data.

Who is in charge of the Wisconsin State Attorney General?

Answer the following questions to see who you should vote for in the 2022 Wisconsin Attorney General election.

Who won the Wisconsin Attorney General Election 2018?

Feb 12, 2022 · If a Republican wins the 2022 state attorney general election, five of Wisconsin’s elections commissioners — three Democrats and two Republicans — could face criminal charges.

When is the 2022 Wisconsin Attorney General Election?

Feb 13, 2022 · The Wisconsin attorney general election this year is one of a few statewide races that could have a significant impact on future elections. If Gov. Tony Evers loses to one of his Republican challengers and the Republicans maintain control of the Legislature, the GOP will likely have its election bills signed, including restrictions on donations ...

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What is the Wisconsin state code for appointing an attorney general?

Chapter 17.19 (4) of the Wisconsin state code addresses vacancies in the office of attorney general. In the event of a vacancy for any reason, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve until a special election can be held. If no such election is held, the appointee holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term.

What is the job of the Attorney General of Wisconsin?

The attorney general is the head of the state Department of Justice and the chief legal officer for the state. He or she provides legal advice and representation for all state agencies.

Is the attorney general's salary fixed?

The attorney general's annual salary is fixed by law, pursuant to Article IV, Section 26 of the Wisconsin Constitution, which states that "the compensation of a public officer may not be increased or diminished during the term of office."

What is the Wisconsin Department of Justice doing?

Under his leadership, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has worked to combat the opioid epidemic and the increasing use of meth in Wisconsin, to make our schools and communities safer from gun violence, and to pass legislation designed to prevent Wisconsin from having another backlog of untested sexual assault kits.

Where did Josh Gosling work?

Josh served as a federal prosecutor in Baltimore, where he prosecuted murderers, gang members, and drug traffickers. After moving back home to Wisconsin, he worked to protect our right to vote, going to court to challenge restrictions on voting.

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Authority

  • The attorney general's office is authorized by Chapter 15.25 of the Wisconsin state code. Chapter 15.25:
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Elections

  • According to Article 6 of the state constitution, the attorney general is elected every four years, in mid-term election years, to a four-year term.
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Vacancies

  • Chapter 17.19(4) of the Wisconsin state code addresses vacancies in the office of attorney general. In the event of a vacancy for any reason, the governor shall appoint a successor to serve until a special election can be held. If no such election is held, the appointee holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
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Duties

  • The department of justice provides legal advice and representation for various state officers and agencies in civil cases and criminal cases in the state's appellate courts. The specific duties of the attorney general are outlined in Chapter 165.015 of the Wisconsin state code.
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Divisions

  • As of January 12, 2021, divisions within the Wisconsin Department of Justice included: 1. Division of Law Enforcement Services 2. Division of Legal Services 3. Division of Management Services 4. Division of Criminal Investigation 5. Division of Forensic Sciences 6. Office of Crime Victim Services
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Historical Officeholders

  • Since 1848, Wisconsin has had 44 attorneys general. Bronson C. LaFollette served twice, non-consecutively. Click "show"for former officeholders.
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State Profile

  • Presidential voting pattern
    1. See also: Presidential voting trends in Wisconsin Wisconsin voted for the Democratic candidatein five out of the six presidential elections between 2000 and 2020.
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Recent News

  • The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Wisconsin Attorney General.These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.
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Contact Information

  • Wisconsin Department of Justice P.O. Box 7857 Madison, WI 53707-7857 Phone: 608-266-1221 Fax:608-267-2779
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Overview

The 2022 Wisconsin Attorney General election will take place on November 8, 2022, to elect the Attorney General of Wisconsin. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is running for re-election. Party nominees will be selected in a partisan primary scheduled for August 9, 2022.

Democratic primary

• Josh Kaul, incumbent attorney general

Republican primary

• Adam Jarchow, former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (2015–2019)
• Eric Toney, Fond du Lac county prosecutor
• Ryan Owens, University of Wisconsin-Madison law professor
• Jake Curtis, attorney and Wisconsin Air National Guard first lieutenant

See also

• Wisconsin Attorney General

External links

Official campaign websites
• Adam Jarchow (R) for Attorney General
• Josh Kaul (D) for Attorney General
• Eric Toney (R) for Attorney General