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Jay Schroeder

Secretary of State

2026 Wisconsin Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

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2026 Wisconsin Secretary of State — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Secretary of State · Republican · Candidate
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Wisconsin Elections Commission — Candidates on Ballot by Election

2026 General Election - 11/3/2026

Candidate: Jay Schroeder

Party: Republican

Office: Secretary of State

Committee ID: 0106320

Wisconsin Elections Commission

Candidates on Ballot by Election

2026 General Election - 11/3/2026

Jay Schroeder

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Wisconsin Elections Commission — Candidates on Ballot by Election

2026 General Election - 11/3/2026

Candidate: Jay Schroeder

Party: Republican

Office: Secretary of State

Committee ID: 0106320

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Roots in Clintonville, Focused on the Future

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A proud Wisconsin native, Jay Schroeder was born and raised in Clintonville, where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and the importance of a handshake. As a devoted husband, father, and accomplished business leader, Jay understands that the decisions made in Madison today will define the Wisconsin our children inherit tomorrow. His professional background has equipped him with the leadership skills necessary to manage complex systems and deliver results—traits he is now bringing to the fight for the American Dream.

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A proud Wisconsin native, Jay Schroeder was born and raised in Clintonville, where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and the importance of a handshake. As a devoted husband, father, and accomplished business leader, Jay understands that the decisions made in Madison today will define the Wisconsin our children inherit tomorrow. His professional background has equipped him with the leadership skills necessary to manage complex systems and deliver results—traits he is now bringing to the fight for the American Dream.

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Source-published biography

Jay Schroeder is a proud Wisconsin native born and raised in Clintonville. He’s is a devoted husband & father, and accomplished business leader who has spent his political career fighting FOR Election Integrity, Records Transparency and Strengthen our Communities. He believes in keeping American Dream alive for all Wisconsinites.

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Jay Schroeder is a proud Wisconsin native born and raised in Clintonville. He’s is a devoted husband & father, and accomplished business leader who has spent his political career fighting FOR Election Integrity, Records Transparency and Strengthen our Communities. He believes in keeping American Dream alive for all Wisconsinites.

Graduated with Business Administration degree from U.W. Stout:

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Graduated with Business Administration degree from U.W. Stout:

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Became first student ever elected to Menomonie City Council

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Became first student ever elected to Menomonie City Council

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Restore Chief Election Authority to the Secretary of State

Candidate position
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Return the role of Wisconsin's chief election official to the elected Secretary of State.

  • Replace the current commission-centered structure with direct voter accountability.
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Require Rigorous Public-Records Transparency

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Implement rigorous public-records transparency in election administration and state government.

  • Give citizens clearer access to records and decisions.
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Make Election Officials Directly Accountable to Voters

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Remove the candidate-described bureaucratic shield around election administration and make decision-makers accountable to voters.

  • Tie election leadership to an elected statewide office.
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Wisconsin Elections Commission — Candidates on Ballot by Election

2026 General Election - 11/3/2026

Candidate: Jay Schroeder

Party: Republican

Office: Secretary of State

Committee ID: 0106320

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Wisconsin general-election candidate listing — Jay Schroeder

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  4. Campaign-finance record

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  5. Election record

    2026 Wisconsin official general-election ballot list — Jay Schroeder

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