Wisconsin · November 3, 2026 general election
Statewide ballot measures: what your vote means
For each measure: the official ballot title, what a YES vote and a NO vote would do, and what would change, in plain language from official sources. SaveYourState does not take positions on ballot measures.
3 statewide measures are on the ballot. Official sources checked October 26, 2026.
Question 1 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Partial veto and taxes or fees
A YES vote means:
When partially vetoing an appropriation bill, the governor could not create or increase, or authorize the creation or increase of, any tax or fee.
A NO vote means:
The governor’s partial veto power stays as it is, with its existing limits on creating new words or sentences.
Question 2 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Places of worship during emergencies
A YES vote means:
The state and local governments could not order places of worship closed or forbid gatherings in them in response to a national, state, or local state of emergency, including a public health emergency.
A NO vote means:
The religious liberty section of the constitution stays unchanged and does not specifically address closures during emergencies.
Question 3 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Discrimination and preferential treatment by government
A YES vote means:
State and local governmental entities, including public schools, colleges, and courts, could not discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to anyone based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, contracting, or administration.
A NO vote means:
No such section is added to the constitution; existing state and federal laws on discrimination continue to apply.
Three constitutional amendments. Wisconsin does not publish official yes/no explanations for these questions; explanations are drawn from the ballot questions and the enrolled joint resolutions.