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WI AB35
Bill
Status
10/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Steffen
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AI Summary
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Candidates for state and federal offices (except district attorney) may withdraw from the partisan primary or general election ballot by filing a sworn, notarized statement with identity verification by the 7th business day before specified deadlines
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Withdrawal fees vary by office: $2,500 for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general, U.S. senator, and president/vice president; $500 for U.S. representative; $250 for state senate or assembly
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Identity must be verified in person by a county clerk, sheriff, or municipal police chief using a valid driver's license, state ID, military ID, or U.S. passport
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A presidential candidate's withdrawal automatically withdraws the entire joint ticket for president and vice president
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Intentionally filing a false candidacy withdrawal statement is a Class G felony
Legislative Description
Withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last Action
Published 11-1-2025
10/31/2025