Voters in Pierce County will head to the polls Aug. 11 for Wisconsin’s partisan primary, with candidates from the Republican, Democratic and Green parties competing in statewide, legislative and county races that will help shape the November general election ballot.

Wisconsin open primary rules mean voters can choose the party of their choice under the “party preference” section on the ballot but can only vote within that party for the primary.

As for registration, meanwhile, voters planning to participate in the Aug. 11 partisan primary have several options, each with its own deadline. Registration by mail and online both must be completed by July 22, 2026, with mailed forms required to be postmarked by that date and online registration available through the Wisconsin DMV-based system. Voters may also register in person at their municipal clerk’s office until 5 p.m. Aug. 7, 2026, or register at their polling place on Election Day, Aug. 11, when polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In all cases, voters must provide proof of residence when registering by mail, in the clerk’s office, or at the polls.

Absentee voting also comes with a series of deadlines. Regular and overseas voters must request an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. Aug. 6, while indefinitely confined and military voters have until 5 p.m. Aug. 7 to request one. In-person absentee voting may begin as early as July 28 and continue through Aug. 9, with municipal office hours varying. Hospitalized voters can request a ballot through an appointed agent until 5 p.m. Aug. 11, and military voters away from home also have until 5 p.m. on Aug. 11 to request an absentee ballot. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, Aug. 11.

With that said, who’s on the August primary ballot?

On the Republican side, the ballot includes Wisconsin District 3 incumbent Derrick Van Orden for the House of Representatives, as well as Tom Tiffany and Andy Manske for governor. David Varnam and Will Martin are listed for lieutenant governor, while Eric Toney is the lone Republican candidate for attorney general. Four Republicans meanwhile are seeking the secretary of state nomination, including Jay Schroeder, Brayden Myer, Nate Pollnow and Cindy Werner. John S. Lieber is listed for state treasurer.

Pierce County voters will also see several legislative races on the Republican ballot. Rob Kreibich is listed in the 28th Assembly District, Treig Pronschinske in the 29th Assembly District and Shannon Zimmerman in the 30th Assembly District. At the county level, Mike McFadden and Chad Koranda are running for Pierce County sheriff, while Kerry Feuerhelm is listed for Pierce County clerk of circuit court.

Democratic voters will also see a lengthy statewide ballot. Candidates include Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge for Wisconsin District 3 Representative at Washington, while gubernatorial candidates include David Crowley, Sara Rodriguez, Joel Brennan, Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys, and Mandela Barnes. Another candidate, Melissa Hughes, dropped out earlier last month but is still listed on the ballot. Sarah Godlewski is listed for lieutenant governor, Josh Kaul for attorney general and Jocasta Zamarippa for secretary of state. The Democratic race for state treasurer includes Yee Leng Xiong and Dylan Ray Helmenstine.

As for state legislative races, Robin Lillesve is listed in the 28th Assembly District, Chris Danou in the 29th Assembly District and Kevin Knoke in the 30th Assembly District. Senate District 10 was last elected in 2025, with Rob Stafsholt next up for Reelection in 2029.

No Democratic candidate is listed for Pierce County sheriff or Pierce County clerk of circuit court, meaning those offices would be decided by write-in should voters choose the Democratic Party in the primary.

The Green Party ballot is limited, with Pete Karas listed for secretary of state, all other offices being write-in. Parties without listed primary candidates for Aug. 11 include the Constitution, Libertarian, and Wisconsin Green parties, though voters can write candidates in.

The partisan primary arrives Aug. 11.