Secretary of State
2026 Wisconsin Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Wisconsin Elections Commission — Candidates on Ballot by Election
2026 General Election - 11/3/2026
Candidate: Pete Karas
Party: Wisconsin Green
Office: Secretary of State
Committee ID: 0105008
Wisconsin Elections Commission
Candidates on Ballot by Election
2026 General Election - 11/3/2026
Pete Karas
Wisconsin Green
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Wisconsin Elections Commission — Candidates on Ballot by Election
2026 General Election - 11/3/2026
Candidate: Pete Karas
Party: Wisconsin Green
Office: Secretary of State
Committee ID: 0105008
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