Wisconsin Republican Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMedical service technician
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundMedical service technician
Notable personal detailsAndy Manske is a Republican candidate for Governor of Wisconsin. He is a Wisconsin native from the Milwaukee area and has worked as a medical service technician. He has run as a first-time candidate in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Andy Manske’s platform centers on reducing taxes, especially property taxes, and shrinking state government. He also supports tax relief and reduced regulatory burdens to encourage business investment, with a stated goal of sending more money back to taxpayers.
Healthcare
Manske proposes a self-funded, government-adjacent health plan that would act as a secondary universal safety net rather than replace primary insurance. The plan is described as covering copays, deductibles, and other bills after primary coverage is used, with enrollment starting among younger undercovered residents.
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Immigration & Border
Manske says he wants a working legal immigration system and does not like ICE going into communities, but he also says undocumented immigrants should leave and apply legally. His platform frames undocumented immigration as a cost and labor-market burden and states that people here illegally should be deported if caught by ICE.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Andy Manske says abortion is legal in Wisconsin and that he respects the rule of law. He also says pregnancy decisions should rest with families, while personally describing himself as believing life is created in the womb and encouraging people to choose life.
Climate & Energy
Supports lowering energy costs through expanded nuclear power and says Wisconsin has been tricked by energy companies. Describes nuclear as efficient and clean, while saying there is nothing inherently against wind and solar but they use more farmland and have been subsidized by both parties.
Public Safety & Guns
Andy Manske says he is a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and wants to remove burdensome gun regulations. He also supports background checks and frames gun violence as a mental health issue, while favoring strong, trusted police and police reform.
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