2026 Governor Forums

This August and November, Wisconsinites will vote for their next governor. But before they get there, they need to meet the candidates! Citizen Action is excited to host forums around the state, giving folks a chance to hear directly from the candidates about values such as healthcare, climate change, democracy, and more.

We will be running a thorough endorsement process with the goal of endorsing in the primary. Over the last decade, Citizen Action has established itself as one of the premier social justice groups in Wisconsin, and has had a strong recordof endorsing in primaries, including major state primaries!

We believe the strongest candidates focus on a bold agenda and are committed to working with grassroots groups that represent their constituents’ interests. We believe in candidates who will work to achieve a democracy which delivers again and again for the multiracial working and middle class.

Our endorsement process will consist of in-person candidate forums in our five co-op regions around the state, and one virtual forum.Forum attendees will be asked for feedback on what they heard from candidates, and that feedback will be used to guide our endorsement decision.

This page will be updated as each co-op has locations for their forum. Please click the RSVP link when available (one month out) to let us know you’re coming! RSVP required to attend.

CO-OP REGION: LA CROSSE (Southwest Driftless)

WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th