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Waushara County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Waushara County, Wisconsin

As of November 4, 2026, local outlets reported winners in 4 of 8 races on this page; Wisconsin certifies on December 1. Who is running for County Sheriff, Wisconsin Assembly and Wisconsin Senate, and where they stand on health care, public safety and jobs. Wisconsin certifies the general election by December 1, 2026; county canvasses are due November 17.

3 races were on the November ballot · 5 candidates · Updated Oct 15, 2026
Candidate roster last updated Oct 15, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.
This list comes from official election records but may be incomplete. It can miss, for example, late or petition candidates and some city, school and district races. Your official sample ballot is the final word.
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Who won in Waushara County? Wisconsin answers on December 1.

As of November 4, 2026, local outlets reported winners in 4 of 8 races on this page; Wisconsin certifies on December 1. Winners appear here the day the state certifies.

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Nov 3 Votes were cast and countedBy Nov 17 Waushara County double-checks its countDec 1 Wisconsin makes it officialHow results become official
Nov 3: Votes were cast and counted. Election night totals are a first count, not the final one.
By Nov 17: Waushara County double-checks its count. The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.
Dec 1: Wisconsin makes it official. The Wisconsin Elections Commission certifies the result. Winners appear on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

One line per race on this page, each cited to the outlet that reported it. We do not call races. Official running count: Wisconsin election office.

Governor
David Crowley won the race for Governor, WPR reported.WPR, “David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor's race - WPR”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.
Attorney General
Josh Kaul won the race for Attorney General, WPR reported.WPR, “Josh Kaul wins third term as Wisconsin attorney general - WPR”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.
Secretary of State
JoCasta Zamarripa won the race for Secretary of State with 49.9% to 46.3% unofficial, WPR reported.WPR, “Democrats win state treasurer, secretary of state - WPR”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.
Treasurer
Yee Leng Xiong won the race for Treasurer with 51.1% to 48.9% unofficial, WPR reported.WPR, “Democrats win state treasurer, secretary of state - WPR”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.
No report found yetRunning count: Wisconsin election office
Lieutenant Governor
No report found yetRunning count: Wisconsin election office

Reports are checked daily until Wisconsin certifies on December 1; a certified winner replaces the report on that day.

County offices

SheriffZachary L. Gunderson (R)

Unopposed on the November 3 ballot.

Zachary L. Gunderson (Republican) was on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Waushara County Sheriff.

Zachary L. Gunderson

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Operate a sheriff's office that prioritizes crime victims
  • Invest in advanced training and professional standards for deputies
  • Connect people struggling with addiction to recovery resources while targeting drug dealers
About Zachary L. Gunderson

Gunderson is a Patrol Sergeant and K9 handler with the Waushara County Sheriff's Office with more than two decades in law enforcement, including roles as correctional officer, deputy, and detective sergeant, per the campaign site. Gunderson serves as a field training officer and is vice president of the Wisconsin Traffic Safety Officers Association, per the campaign site.

August 11 primary result: Zachary L. Gunderson (39.5 percent) won the Republican nomination over Sam Wood (35.3 percent), Lafe M. Hendrickson (25.2 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per civicmedia.us reporting of the official results (re-verify against the certified canvass). Three Republicans qualified for ballot placement per a Waushara County notice, and one advanced to November against a registered Democratic write in.

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Wisconsin Assembly District 57Kevin Krentz (R) · Joey Marschall (D)

Kevin Krentz

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Reduce regulatory burden and taxes on small business
  • Cut property taxes and address housing and energy affordability
  • Increase funding and legal protections for law enforcement
About Kevin Krentz

Krentz is a farmer operating a multi-generational family farm in Waushara County that has been in his family since 1958, per his campaign site. He served as Aurora Town Board chairperson from 2010 to 2014 and as president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation from 2020 to 2023.

Joey Marschall

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Treat health care as a basic right, not a luxury
  • Bring jobs, infrastructure and broadband investment to rural communities
  • Protect family farms in rural areas
About Joey Marschall

Marschall has worked in factory positions at Baker Cheese and Mercury Marine, in property management, and currently in custodial and bartending roles, per his campaign site. He attended UW-Oshkosh, studying criminal justice, and founded the first Gay-Straight Alliance at Fond du Lac High School.

Kevin Krentz (Republican), Joey Marschall (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Kevin Petersen filed a notification of noncandidacy, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Wisconsin has no runoffs; the August 11 partisan primary set each party's nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Wisconsin Elections Commission's certified Candidates on Ballot list for the November 3, 2026 general election (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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Wisconsin Senate District 19Rachael Ann Cabral-Guevara (R) · Emily Daniels Tseffos (D)

Rachael Ann Cabral-Guevara

RepublicanIncumbent

Cabral-Guevara is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who founded Nurse Practitioner Health Services, LLC, in Appleton in 2014, per her official legislator page. She holds nursing degrees from UW-Oshkosh and UW-Milwaukee and chairs the Senate Committee on Health. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Emily Daniels Tseffos

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering everyday costs
  • Supporting kids and public schools
  • Keeping healthcare close to home
About Emily Daniels Tseffos

Mother of three who grew up outside Slinger and became a teacher working with students in Wisconsin, Mexico and Nicaragua, per the campaign site. Former main classroom teacher and community organizer who has lived in the Fox Valley since 2019, per the campaign site. Tseffos is chair of the Outagamie County Democratic Party and an active community organizer in the Fox Valley, per Civic Media. She ran for Assembly District 56 in 2024, losing to Republican David Murphy.

Rachael Ann Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Emily Daniels Tseffos (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rachael Ann Cabral-Guevara is the sitting member, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission's incumbent listing and the Legislature's roster. Wisconsin has no runoffs; the August 11 partisan primary set each party's nominee, and unopposed nominees still print. The field is the Wisconsin Elections Commission's certified Candidates on Ballot list for the November 3, 2026 general election (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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Wisconsin nominees were set by the August 11 partisan primary (plurality, no runoffs) and meet on the November 3 ballot; unopposed nominees still print. All 99 Assembly seats and the odd-numbered Senate districts are up, along with sheriff, clerk of circuit court and coroner in each county; county clerk, treasurer, register of deeds and district attorney were elected in 2024 and county executives, boards and judges are elected at the spring election, per the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Waushara County 2026 election questions

Who was on the ballot in Waushara County, Wisconsin on November 3, 2026?

Waushara County sample ballot 2026: see where the county sheriff candidates stand on health care and public. Reported results as of Nov 4; certified Dec 1. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

When was the 2026 general election in Wisconsin?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as Wisconsin election offices certify them; voting information for Wisconsin is on the Wisconsin election hub. Wisconsin certifies the general election by December 1, 2026; county canvasses are due November 17. Wisconsin election hub →

Who won in Waushara County?

As of November 4, 2026, local outlets reported: David Crowley won Governor (WPR, Nov 4); Josh Kaul won Attorney General (WPR, Nov 4); JoCasta Zamarripa won Secretary of State (WPR, Nov 4); Yee Leng Xiong won Treasurer (WPR, Nov 4). Results are unofficial until Wisconsin certifies them on December 1. We do not call races.

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Candidate roster last updated Oct 15, 2026 from official election sources.