Democrat Sarah Godlewski launches run for lieutenant governor, kicking off a wide open race
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, is running for governor and will give up her post, leaving an open seat.
Wisconsin's primary election is set for Aug. 11, 2026, to narrow the field for governor, lieutenant governor and other offices. The final candidates will move on to the Nov. 3 general election.
Here's a running list of candidates from major political parties who are campaigning for lieutenant governor, in order of their announcement date. We'll update this list as more candidates officially join the race:
Sarah Godlewski, a Democrat
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, 43, launched a campaign for lieutenant governor on Aug. 20.
Godlewski previously held the position of state treasurer and unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in 2022. She was appointed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to her current post in March 2023.'I'm not running for this office because I need another title,' Godlewski said at an event in Madison launching her campaign. 'I'm running for this office because I want to be a part of the team that's not just going to win, but deliver for the state of Wisconsin.'
This story will be updated as candidates launch campaigns.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Democrat Sarah Godlewski first to launch bid for lieutenant governor
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