Overview

• Kaul said Tuesday he will pursue reelection as attorney general in 2026, calling it a pivotal time to defend rights and the rule of law.
• The Democratic field for governor already includes Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, state Sen. Kelda Roys, state Rep. Francesca Hong and former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes.
• Republican contenders for governor include U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann.
• Kaul’s recent legal record includes persuading the Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down the state’s abortion ban and winning a June ruling that voided limits on his settlement authority.
• His office is pursuing felony charges tied to the 2020 fake-electors effort in a case pending in Dane County, alongside multistate lawsuits challenging actions by the Trump administration.