2026 Governor’s Race Shake-Up | Milwaukee News

The 2026 governor’s race is heating up with seven Democrats and two Republicans officially on the ballot — but don’t be fooled by the numbers. Just like in 2018’s wilder field, some candidates have already dropped out, leaving only five Democrats actively campaigning. Names like Missy Hughes and David Crowley have stepped aside, and even though they’re no longer running, their names still appear on the ballot due to legal deadlines — a common, confusing, but crucial part of the process. History repeats: in 2018, big names like Andy Gronik and Dana Wachs also exited before June, yet remained on the ballot. Keep your eyes peeled — the real race is still unfolding behind the scenes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0542678f96065912