Where Wausau candidates stand on schools and education
7 sourced statements in 4 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
Governor of Wisconsin
- David Crowley (Democratic)
Schools and taxes: He said the state surplus could be used to support public schools and reduce property taxes associated with school referendums. (Wisconsin Watch — 2026 gubernatorial debate)
- Tom Tiffany (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Jamie Jo Carothers (Independent (write-in))
Education and costs: She emphasized student wellness and education, the economy and cost of living, and balanced environmental policy. She also said Wisconsin should consider state-level approaches that have reduced essential living costs elsewhere and adapt what works locally. (Smarter.Vote, summarizing Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey and local interviews)
Wisconsin Treasurer
- John Leiber (Republican, incumbent)
School fund: He says he wants to keep the Common School Fund strong and managed to support Wisconsin public schools. (John Leiber for Treasurer)
Fund investment: Leiber said the state should begin investing in the Common School Fund now rather than wait for a perfect situation. (Urban Milwaukee)
- Yee Leng Xiong (Democratic)
School fund: He says he would protect and grow the Common School Fund and support low-interest Trust Fund Loans to help communities finance infrastructure without raising property taxes. (WUWM)
U.S. House, Wisconsin District 7
- Michael Alfonso (Republican)
Education: He says he would support school choice and homeschooling protections, and oppose what he describes as ideological indoctrination in classrooms. (Michael Alfonso campaign — Issues)
Lieutenant Governor
- Sarah Godlewski (Democratic, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- David Varnam (Republican)
Education: He says he wants to improve education by giving parents more choice and a stronger voice while raising standards and student achievement. (WUWM, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor election: Meet the candidates)