Background

Platform Polling

We're building a transparent, data-informed view of Wisconsin's gubernatorial platforms.

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Steelman Summaries

Each platform will include a neutral, best‑case explanation of goals and deliverables.

Plausibility Score

We'll publish an AI‑assisted critique and feasibility rating from the Party Party perspective.

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Sara Rodriguez

Immigration reform with safety limits

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Joel Brennan

Economic stability

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How We Score Plausibility

Scores reflect clarity of deliverables, fiscal realism, and alignment with transparent governance. They are provisional and will be updated as platforms evolve.

HighClear plan + measurable outcomes
MediumStrong intent, details pending
LowAspirational, low delivery clarity

Candidate Platform Snapshots

These summaries reflect current public positioning and will be updated as official policy documents are released.

Mandela Barnes

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium

A statewide leader emphasizing affordability and coalition building, focused on healthcare access and broad economic opportunity.

Platform Pillars

AffordabilityHealthcare accessLabor and economic growthCommunity engagement

Key Deliverables

  • Lower cost of living initiatives
  • Healthcare affordability expansion
  • Worker-centered growth plan

Sara Rodriguez

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium-High

A healthcare professional with executive experience prioritizing patient access, education funding, and pragmatic public safety reform.

Platform Pillars

Healthcare affordabilityReproductive rightsEducation fundingImmigration reform with safety limits

Key Deliverables

  • Expand healthcare access
  • Protect reproductive rights
  • Boost public school funding

David Crowley

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium

A county executive focused on family cost relief, housing stability, and strong schools backed by community organizing experience.

Platform Pillars

Cost of livingHealthcare accessHousing accessPublic schools

Key Deliverables

  • Family cost relief package
  • Affordable housing expansion
  • Public school investment plan

Kelda Roys

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium

A former state senator pushing a progressive affordability-first platform aimed at broad policy modernization.

Platform Pillars

AffordabilityProgressive policy agendaDemocratic trifecta goals

Key Deliverables

  • Affordability policy package
  • Progressive legislative agenda
  • Statewide coalition buildout

Francesca Hong

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium-Low

A progressive challenger centering education investment and childcare expansion, backed by a grassroots financing ethos.

Platform Pillars

Public education fundingUniversal childcareNo corporate PAC money

Key Deliverables

  • Universal childcare plan
  • Education funding increase
  • Campaign finance transparency

Missy Hughes

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium-High

An economic development executive emphasizing job creation, negotiation-driven growth, and workforce protections.

Platform Pillars

Economic growthWorkforce protectionsBalanced regulationEmployer negotiations

Key Deliverables

  • Employer partnership framework
  • Workforce upskilling initiative
  • Balanced regulatory review

Joel Brennan

Democratic Primary

Plausibility: Medium

A budget-focused administrator aiming for stable fiscal management and steady economic stewardship.

Platform Pillars

Fiscal responsibilityBudget managementEconomic stability

Key Deliverables

  • Balanced budget plan
  • Cost-control strategy
  • State agency efficiency review

Tom Tiffany

Republican Primary

Plausibility: Medium-High

A conservative lawmaker prioritizing tax restraint, property protections, and rural land stewardship.

Platform Pillars

Tax restraintProperty tax freezeFarmland protectionTraditional values

Key Deliverables

  • Property tax freeze proposal
  • Farmland ownership safeguards
  • Fiscal restraint agenda

Josh Schoemann

Republican Primary

Plausibility: Medium

A county executive positioning as a pragmatic conservative focused on governance execution and state leadership change.

Platform Pillars

Conservative governanceLocal executive experienceState leadership reset

Key Deliverables

  • Operational efficiency plan
  • Local-to-state policy roadmap
  • Budget discipline package

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