Kaul vs Toney on Crime and Safety | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s Attorney General race is boiling over as incumbent Josh Kaul and challenger Eric Toney clash over crime, policy, and public safety. Kaul touts record-low violent crime since 2011, crediting his investments in local policing and opioid treatment. Toney dismisses those claims, blaming national trends like border security and fentanyl crackdowns — not Kaul’s policies — for any drop in crime. He also criticizes Kaul’s slow response to community crises and points to delays in DNA testing under his watch. Kaul fires back with data from Toney’s own district, Fond du Lac County, where violent crime spiked in 2025 — a claim Toney disputes, backed by local law enforcement. The debate also turns to the governor’s commutation process, with Toney voicing concern that victims are sidelined, while Kaul insists each case deserves individualized review. With both candidates still relatively unknown, this race hinges on who can best define their vision for Wisconsin’s future safety. 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/9851fad93b836c68