Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced on July 17, 2026, that she is withdrawing from the gubernatorial race. This decision follows the discovery of significant inaccuracies in her campaign's financial reporting, which included duplicated contributions that inflated the reported funds. Rodriguez stated that these issues would distract from the election, emphasizing the importance of the race for Wisconsin. Her campaign manager was terminated as a result of the financial mismanagement. Rodriguez had been considered a leading candidate in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Governor Tony Evers. Other candidates remaining in the race include state Rep. Francesca Hong and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. The primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Withdraws from Governor's Race
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez of Wisconsin has withdrawn from the gubernatorial race due to significant inaccuracies discovered in her campaign's financial reporting. The decision follows the firing of her campaign manager and comes as she was considered a leading candidate in the Democratic primary. The primary election is set for August 11, 2026.
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