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Yes: 37 • No: 29
WisconsinAB352025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to create 8.35 (1m), 12.13 (3) (ag) and 12.60 (1) (am) of the statutes; Relating to: withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Robert Brooks (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Shae Sortwell (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Attorney GeneralCrime and criminals -- FelonyElectionsElections CommissionFinesGovernorLegislature -- Criminal PenaltiesJoint Review Committee onLieutenant GovernorSecretary of StateSentences and penaltiesTreasurer -- StateUnited States -- CongressUnited States -- President
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Felony for false candidate withdrawals
It is a crime to intentionally make or file a false sworn statement that withdraws a candidacy under this process. A violation is a Class G felony. This covers anyone who files or causes the filing of the false withdrawal statement.
Candidate withdrawal with fees and deadlines
The law lets a person who filed nomination papers for a general‑election office, and did not qualify to appear on the ballot, keep their name off the ballots. To do this, the person must file a sworn withdrawal form on a commission form before June 10 preceding the partisan primary, or before the 4th Tuesday in August preceding the general election. The person must pay $1,000 if running for a national or statewide office, or $250 if running for a non‑statewide office. The Elections Commission sets and runs a process to verify that the sworn statement is authentic. This does not apply to candidates for district attorney.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Chanz Green
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Karen Hurd
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Amanda Nedweski
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Shae Sortwell
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 10/14/2025
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 19, Noes 14
Yes: 19 • No: 14
Senate vote • 10/14/2025
Senate Amendment 1 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Yes: 18 • No: 15
Actions Timeline
Published 11-1-2025
10/31/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 10-31-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 43
10/31/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 10-29-2025
10/29/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 10-20-2025
10/20/2025HouseLRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
10/20/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 19, Noes 14
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateSenate Amendment 1 rejected, Ayes 18, Noes 15
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenateSenate Amendment 1 offered by Senators Larson, Carpenter, Dassler-Alfheim, Drake, Habush Sinykin, Hesselbein, L. Johnson, Keyeski, Pfaff, Ratcliff, Roys, Smith, Spreitzer, Wall and Wirch
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/10/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, Ayes 3, Noes 2
10/10/2025SenateExecutive action taken
10/8/2025SenatePublic hearing held
9/18/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
6/27/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
6/24/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
6/24/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
6/24/2025HouseRules suspended
6/24/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
6/24/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
6/24/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
6/24/2025
Bill Text
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