Loading chat...

WI AB35

Bill

Status

Passed

10/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Steffen

Click for details

Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • A presidential candidate's withdrawal automatically withdraws the entire joint ticket for president and vice president

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs6/27/2025
Rules5/7/2025
Campaigns and Elections2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available