Wisconsin elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Wisconsin elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Wisconsin
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tammy Baldwin (D) | 55.4 | 1,472,914 |
 | Leah Vukmir (R) | 44.6 | 1,184,885 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 42 | ||
| Total votes: 2,657,841 | |||
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U.S. House
Wisconsin U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District |
Ken Yorgan (Independent) |
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| Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District |
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| Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District |
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| Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District |
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Robert Raymond (Independent) |
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| Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District |
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| Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District |
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| Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District |
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Ken Driessen (Direct Participatory Democracy Party) |
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| Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District |
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State executives
Click on the following links for state executive election results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Dane County, Wisconsin - County sheriff and clerk of circuit court
- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - County sheriff and clerk of circuit court
- November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Wisconsin
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Wisconsin elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Wisconsin, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Wisconsin, 2018
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Featured elections
The following Wisconsin elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- United States Senate election in Wisconsin (August 14, 2018 Republican primary)
- Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District election (August 14, 2018 Democratic primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Wisconsin in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
General elections
- Wisconsin Attorney General election, 2018
- Wisconsin gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Wisconsin in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Wisconsin are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
February 20, 2018: Judicial primary
April 3, 2018: Judicial general election
August 14, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
January 16, 2018:
Wisconsin State Assembly District 58 (General)
Wisconsin State Assembly District 66 (General)
Wisconsin State Senate District 10 (General)
February 20, 2018:
Dane County, Wisconsin (Primary)
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (Primary)
Appleton Area School District (Primary)
Beloit School District (Primary)
Elmbrook School District (Primary)
Chippewa Falls Area School District (Primary)
DeForest Area School District (Primary)
De Pere School District (Primary)
Kettle Moraine School District (Primary)
Eau Claire Area School District (Primary)
Fond du Lac School District (Primary)
Franklin Public School District (Primary)
Germantown School District (Primary)
Green Bay Area Public School District (Primary)
Hamilton School District (Primary)
Holmen School District (Primary)
Howard-Suamico School District (Primary)
Hudson School District (Primary)
Janesville School District (Primary)
Kaukauna Area School District (Primary)
Kenosha Unified School District (Primary)
Kimberly Area School District (Primary)
La Crosse School District (Primary)
Madison Metropolitan School District (Primary)
Manitowoc School District (Primary)
Marshfield School District (Primary)
McFarland School District (Primary)
Menomonee Falls School District (Primary)
Middleton-Cross Plains School District (Primary)
Mukwonago School District (Primary)
Muskego-Norway School District (Primary)
Neenah Joint School District (Primary)
New Berlin School District (Primary)
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District (Primary)
Oconomowoc Area School District (Primary)
Oregon School District (Primary)
Oshkosh Area School District (Primary)
Racine Unified School District (Primary)
D.C. Everest Area School District (Primary)
Sheboygan Area School District (Primary)
Stevens Point Area Public School District (Primary)
Sun Prairie Area School District (Primary)
Superior School District (Primary)
Verona Area School District (Primary)
Watertown Unified School District (Primary)
Waukesha School District (Primary)
Waunakee Community School District (Primary)
Wausau School District (Primary)
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District (Primary)
West Bend School District (Primary)
Wisconsin Rapids School District (Primary)
April 3, 2018:
Dane County, Wisconsin (General)
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (General)
Appleton Area School District (General)
Beloit School District (General)
Elmbrook School District (General)
Chippewa Falls Area School District (General)
DeForest Area School District (General)
De Pere School District (General)
Kettle Moraine School District (General)
Eau Claire Area School District (General)
Fond du Lac School District (General)
Franklin Public School District (General)
Germantown School District (General)
Green Bay Area Public School District (General)
Hamilton School District (General)
Holmen School District (General)
Howard-Suamico School District (General)
Hudson School District (General)
Janesville School District (General)
Kaukauna Area School District (General)
Kenosha Unified School District (General)
Kimberly Area School District (General)
La Crosse School District (General)
Madison Metropolitan School District (General)
Manitowoc School District (General)
Marshfield School District (General)
McFarland School District (General)
Menomonee Falls School District (General)
Middleton-Cross Plains School District (General)
Mukwonago School District (General)
Muskego-Norway School District (General)
Neenah Joint School District (General)
New Berlin School District (General)
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District (General)
Oconomowoc Area School District (General)
Oregon School District (General)
Oshkosh Area School District (General)
Racine Unified School District (General)
D.C. Everest Area School District (General)
Sheboygan Area School District (General)
Stevens Point Area Public School District (General)
Sun Prairie Area School District (General)
Superior School District (General)
Verona Area School District (General)
Watertown Unified School District (General)
Waukesha School District (General)
Waunakee Community School District (General)
Wausau School District (General)
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District (General)
West Bend School District (General)
Wisconsin Rapids School District (General)
May 15, 2018:
Wisconsin State Senate District 1 (Primary)
Wisconsin State Assembly District 42 (Primary)
Wisconsin State Senate District 1 (Primary)
Wisconsin State Assembly District 42 (Primary)
June 12, 2018:
Wisconsin State Senate District 1 (General)
Wisconsin State Assembly District 42 (General)
July 31, 2018:
Dover (Recall)
October 2, 2018:
Trempealeau County (Recall)
Big Bend (Recall)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Wisconsin?
See Primary elections in Wisconsin.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Wisconsin.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Wisconsin.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Wisconsin?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Wisconsin for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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