Josh Kaul
Democratic Incumbent
About
Josh Kaul has served as Wisconsin attorney general since 2019 and is running for a third term. Before taking office he worked as a federal prosecutor in Baltimore and as an appellate law clerk. He earned degrees from Yale University and Stanford Law School. He was unopposed in the August 2026 Democratic primary.
Positions on the issues
Supports universal background checks for firearm purchases and closing the state-law provision that allows some people convicted of domestic violence to retain firearms.
Supports abortion access; his office challenged Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban, which the state Supreme Court struck down.
Pursued opioid enforcement settlements and expanded Narcan availability; cited state data showing about a 40% drop in opioid overdose deaths in 2024.
Supports increased funding for crime-victim services.
Joined multistate lawsuits challenging federal actions and brought felony charges related to the 2020 false-elector documents.
Experience
- Wisconsin Attorney General (2019-present)
- Federal prosecutor, Baltimore
- Appellate law clerk
- Yale University; Stanford Law School
Campaign funding
Raised about $836,000 in January-June 2026, spent $195,000, and held $1.3 million cash on hand, per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporting on WEC filings.
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