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Wisconsin Elections Commission — Candidates on Ballot by Election
2026 General Election - 11/3/2026
Candidate: Eric Toney
Party: Republican
Office: Attorney General
Committee ID: 0106408
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“As Attorney General, I’ll bring fairness and justice back to the Attorney General’s office for every community in Wisconsin.”
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“As Attorney General, I’ll bring fairness and justice back to the Attorney General’s office for every community in Wisconsin.”
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“As Attorney General, I’ll bring fairness and justice back to the Attorney General’s office for every community in Wisconsin.”
— Eric Toney
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Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families. Since 2013, he has served as Fond du Lac County District Attorney, successfully prosecuting cases ranging from homicide and sexual assault to drug trafficking, financial crimes, and racketeering.
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Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families. Since 2013, he has served as Fond du Lac County District Attorney, successfully prosecuting cases ranging from homicide and sexual assault to drug trafficking, financial crimes, and racketeering.
— Eric Toney
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Raised in a law enforcement family, Eric understands the sacrifices of those who serve and their loved ones. He earned degrees in History and Political Science from St. Norbert College and a law degree from Hamline University, focusing on criminal law.
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Raised in a law enforcement family, Eric understands the sacrifices of those who serve and their loved ones. He earned degrees in History and Political Science from St. Norbert College and a law degree from Hamline University, focusing on criminal law.
Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families.
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Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families.
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Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families.
Eric Toney is a tough, experienced prosecutor dedicated to protecting Wisconsin families.
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Eric has led efforts to stop violent sex offenders from being dumped in communities, helped establish Fond du Lac County’s first Drug Court, and chaired an Opioid Coalition to combat addiction. He also served as President of the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association, where he has held multiple leadership roles, and he was recently named Wisconsin’s 2024 District Attorney of the Year.
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Eric has led efforts to stop violent sex offenders from being dumped in communities, helped establish Fond du Lac County’s first Drug Court, and chaired an Opioid Coalition to combat addiction. He also served as President of the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association, where he has held multiple leadership roles, and he was recently named Wisconsin’s 2024 District Attorney of the Year.
— Eric Toney
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Eric Toney is dedicated to the safety and security of Wisconsin families. A tough and proven prosecutor, Eric has successfully prosecuted crimes as varied as human trafficking, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking, financial crimes, and racketeering. Eric served as President of the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association, helping build coalitions across the criminal justice system and both parties to deliver real results for Wisconsin, and was named Wisconsin’s 2024 District Attorney of the Year. As Wisconsin’s next Attorney General, Eric will restore the Department of Justice’s mission to fight crime, support law enforcement, protect families, and enforce the law.
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Eric Toney is dedicated to the safety and security of Wisconsin families. A tough and proven prosecutor, Eric has successfully prosecuted crimes as varied as human trafficking, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking, financial crimes, and racketeering. Eric served as President of the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association, helping build coalitions across the criminal justice system and both parties to deliver real results for Wisconsin, and was named Wisconsin’s 2024 District Attorney of the Year. As Wisconsin’s next Attorney General, Eric will restore the Department of Justice’s mission to fight crime, support law enforcement, protect families, and enforce the law.
Why I’m Running
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For more than a decade, I’ve served as Fond du Lac County District Attorney – leading efforts to protect our communities, stand up for victims, and hold violent criminals accountable.
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For more than a decade, I’ve served as Fond du Lac County District Attorney – leading efforts to protect our communities, stand up for victims, and hold violent criminals accountable.
Fighting Violent Crime
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Law and order are on the line. Violent criminals walk free while families live in fear. As Attorney General, I’ll back the blue, end the revolving door of justice, and make sure violent offenders are off the streets where they belong.
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Law and order are on the line. Violent criminals walk free while families live in fear. As Attorney General, I’ll back the blue, end the revolving door of justice, and make sure violent offenders are off the streets where they belong.
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Public safety and justice
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As Attorney General, Eric will restore the Department of Justice’s mission to fight crime, support law enforcement, protect families, and uphold the rule of law.
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As Attorney General, Eric will restore the Department of Justice’s mission to fight crime, support law enforcement, protect families, and uphold the rule of law.
Fixing OurCrime Labs
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When crime labs fail, justice fails. I’ll clean up the mess—modernize our labs, end the backlog, and hold leadership accountable. Victims deserve answers, not excuses, and I’ll make sure our system delivers real results.
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When crime labs fail, justice fails. I’ll clean up the mess—modernize our labs, end the backlog, and hold leadership accountable. Victims deserve answers, not excuses, and I’ll make sure our system delivers real results.
Fighting Violent Crime
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Supports stronger law-enforcement backing and criminal enforcement intended to keep violent offenders off the streets.
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Confronting the Drug Crisis
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Supports targeting drug cartels, traffickers, and dealers as part of a statewide response to fentanyl, methamphetamine, and opioid-related crime.
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Confronting the Drug Crisis
Fixing Wisconsin Crime Labs
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Supports modernizing Wisconsin crime labs, reducing testing backlogs, and using clear timelines and public performance metrics to improve accountability.
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Fixing Wisconsin Crime Labs
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