2022 Wisconsin State Treasurer election explained

Election Name:Wisconsin State Treasurer election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Country:Wisconsin
Previous Election:2018 Wisconsin elections#Treasurer
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Wisconsin State Treasurer election
Next Year:2026
Nominee1:John Leiber
Party1:Republican Party of Wisconsin
Popular Vote1:1,293,553
Percentage1:49.62%
Nominee2:Aaron Richardson
Party2:Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Popular Vote2:1,254,949
Percentage2:48.14%
Map Size:250px
Treasurer
Before Election:Sarah Godlewski
Before Party:Democratic Party of Wisconsin
After Election:John Leiber
After Party:Republican Party of Wisconsin

The 2022 Wisconsin State Treasurer election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the next state treasurer of Wisconsin. Incumbent Democratic Party Treasurer Sarah Godlewski chose not to seek re-election, instead unsuccessfully running for US Senate.

Republican John Leiber narrowly defeated Democrat Aaron Richardson in the general election.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Did not file

Declined

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in primary

Results

Constitution Party primary

Candidates

Nominee

Results

General election

Results

By congressional district

Leiber won 6 of 8 congressional districts.[9]

DistrictRichardsonLeiberRepresentative
46%51%Bryan Steil
70%28%Mark Pocan
46%51%Ron Kind (117th Congress)
Derrick Van Orden (118th Congress)
75%23%Gwen Moore
35%63%Scott L. Fitzgerald
39%58%Glenn Grothman
38%60%Tom Tiffany
40%58%Mike Gallagher

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. News: Tornabene . Juliana . November 10, 2022 . John Leiber projected winner of Wisconsin treasurer race . . November 26, 2022.
  2. Web site: Salerno . Slone . Viviani . Nick . Fitchburg Mayor announces campaign for Wisconsin Treasurer . www.nbc15.com . . 28 January 2022 . 22 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Glauber . Will . Gillian Battino drops Senate bid, run for Wisconsin state treasurer . www.jsonline.com . . 25 February 2022 . 23 February 2022.
  4. Web site: West Allis Alder Tenorio: Announces candidacy for WI State Treasurer . www.wispolitics.com . July 15, 2021 . . 28 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Bauer . Scott . Wisconsin Treasurer Godlewski launches US Senate bid . apnews.com . . 28 January 2022 . 14 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Leiber Campaign: Fiscal conservative enters race for State Treasurer, attorney will focus on protecting the taxpayer . www.wispolitics.com . April 18, 2022 . . 29 April 2022.
  7. Web site: Conservative Activist Orlando Owens running for State Treasurer . 28 January 2022 . 6 August 2021.
  8. Web site: Pilarski . Karen . 3 candidates in the running for state treasure . The Freeman . October 12, 2022.
  9. https://elections.wi.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Ward%20by%20Ward%20Report%20by%20Congressional%20District%20-%20State%20Treasurer.xlsx