Wisconsin ballot measures 2026, explained
3 statewide measures on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each one in plain words: what it does, what a yes and a no vote mean, and the best case on both sides. No recommendations.
Your Wisconsin ballot, in order. Tap a measure for the full explainer.
Question 1Constitutional amendment
Limit tax-raising partial vetoes
A governor can cross out parts of a budget bill. This rule says crossing things out cannot make a new tax or a bigger fee, like letting someone edit a shopping list without adding extra charges.
- Yes vote
- The governor could not use the partial veto to create, increase, or authorize an increase in a tax or fee.
- No vote
- The current constitutional rules for the governor’s partial-veto power would remain unchanged.
Question 2Constitutional amendment
Protect worship gatherings in emergencies
During a dangerous emergency, the government may close places where people gather. This rule would stop the government from closing churches, mosques, synagogues, and other worship places or forbidding gatherings there.
- Yes vote
- State and local governments could not order places of worship closed or forbid gatherings there during a declared emergency, including a public health emergency.
- No vote
- The Constitution would not add this specific restriction on emergency orders affecting places of worship.
Question 3Constitutional amendment
Ban government identity preferences
This rule would tell government not to treat people better or worse because of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Supporters say that means one set of rules for everyone, while opponents worry it could limit programs meant to help groups facing unequal chances.
- Yes vote
- Governmental entities could not discriminate or grant preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in covered public activities.
- No vote
- The Constitution would not add this ban, leaving current laws and policies governing discrimination and identity-conscious programs.
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Where the four AIs disagreed
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok each researched Wisconsin's ballot on their own, with web search. The score is how closely their answers matched. Where they split, check the official voter guide before you trust either side.
82/ 100Strong agreement
Question 2 scope in plain-language summary
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Says worship places could never be closed by government.
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Limits the ban to closures during emergencies.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Limits the ban to declared emergencies.
- Grok 4.5: Limits the ban to declared emergencies.
Named supporters and opponents
- GPT-5.6 Terra: Lists several groups, including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and WEAC.
- Claude Sonnet 5.5: Lists party organizations and additional groups not named by others.
- Gemini 3.8 Flash: Lists groups including Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty as a worship-measure supporter.
- Grok 4.5: Lists party organizations and advocacy groups differing from other answers.
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This guide was written by AI models with web search and does not tell you how to vote. Details can be wrong: your sample ballot and Wisconsin's official voter guide are the final word.
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