Wausau elections · Candidate listing
Josh Kaul
Democratic · Incumbent
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Candidate websiteBackground
Josh Kaul is Wisconsin’s attorney general and has held the office since January 2019. He is a former federal prosecutor; the candidate profile identifies Madison as his residence.
Sources: Wisconsin Department of Justice, Conley Media / GMToday
What the candidate has said
Statements are attributed to the linked sources.
Abortion
Kaul says he is pro-choice and that the Department of Justice should follow the law as interpreted by the courts.
Conley Media / GMTodayPlate-reader safeguards
He supports statewide standards for automated license-plate-reader technology, including limits on data access and audits of its use.
Conley Media / GMTodayAI and public safety
Kaul supports stronger state and federal AI regulations and greater transparency. He also supports additional state investment in public safety and expanded background checks for firearm transfers.
Conley Media / GMToday