Where do Wausau candidates stand on elections and how government runs?

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Wisconsin Secretary of State. JoCasta Zamarripa (Democratic): She says she wants to build on the current secretary of state’s modernization work by making services accessible online, clarifying the office’s functions and improving outreach, including in community languages. She says she does not believe the secretary of state needs to oversee elections and views the office as a platform to protect voting rights. Jay Schroeder (Republican): He says election integrity is his top issue and proposes paper ballots, same-day voting, ending the Wisconsin Elections Commission, and adopting proof-of-citizenship and photo-ID requirements. Pete Karas (Green): He says he would modernize public records so people can find information without hiring a lawyer, proactively publish documents, and advocate ranked-choice voting and public campaign financing. He says he wants government information to be easier to access and the secretary of state’s office to operate efficiently and responsibly. Wisconsin Attorney General. Josh Kaul (Democratic, incumbent): He supports statewide standards for automated license-plate-reader technology, including limits on data access and audits of its use. Eric Toney (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Wisconsin Treasurer. John Leiber (Republican, incumbent): He says he wants to protect taxpayers, keep the State Treasurer’s office lean and avoid expanding its programs or staff. Yee Leng Xiong (Democratic): He says the Treasurer should be an independent watchdog for taxpayers and push for transparency in the management of public money. He proposed a visual dashboard showing how money flows through Wisconsin’s budget and said the office should help hold elected officials accountable. Lieutenant Governor. Sarah Godlewski (Democratic, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. David Varnam (Republican): He says he wants to lower taxes, reduce regulations and the size of government, defend the Second Amendment, and protect the sanctity of life.