Wisconsin
Wisconsin is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Wisconsin includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Jon Davis serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Wisconsin. Please contact Jon with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot (as of March 2026)
Executive Branch
| Governor | Tony Evers |
| Lieutenant Governor | Sara Rodriguez |
| Secretary of State | Sarah Godlewski |
| Attorney General | Josh Kaul |
| Treasurer | John Leiber |
Legislative Branch
| Senate | House |
|---|---|
| Seats: 33 | Seats: 99 |
| Democrat: 15 | Democrat: 45 |
| Republican: 18 | Republican: 54 |
| Average Constituency Size: 172,333 | Average Constituency Size: 57,444 |
| Length of Term: Four years | Length of Term: Two years |
| Term Limit: No term limits | Term Limit: No term limits |
Judicial Branch
| Highest Court | Wisconsin Supreme Court |
| Chief Justice | Annette Kingsland Ziegler |
| Number of Justices | 7 |
| Method of Selection | Nonpartisan election |
| Method of Retention | Reelection |
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A partnership of The Council of State Governments' Midwestern Legislative Conference and the AAAS Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues, this webinar featured insights from leading researchers on a critical issue for state policymakers — the impacts of technologies such as smart phones and generative AI on the well-being of young people.
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