Wisconsin Voters to Consider Three Constitutional Amendments in November Election

Duluth Superior, MN, October 11, 2026 —

Wisconsin voters are set to consider three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in the upcoming November election. These measures, if approved by voters, would alter the state’s foundational laws, impacting areas from civil rights and executive powers to religious freedoms.

The first proposed amendment seeks to prohibit discrimination or the granting of preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin within the state’s public sectors. Supporters argue this amendment would promote genuine equal opportunity, while opponents express concern it could hinder Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

A second ballot question addresses the governor’s use of the partial veto power. This amendment proposes to restrict the governor’s ability to use a partial veto to create or increase fees or taxes. This measure comes in the wake of a recent instance where extended school funding provisions were altered through the partial veto, prompting calls for tighter controls on such executive actions.

The third constitutional amendment on the ballot concerns the state’s authority during states of emergency. It aims to prohibit the state from forbidding gatherings in places of worship. This proposal addresses concerns about religious freedom and the ability of faith communities to assemble during public health crises or other declared emergencies.

Each of these questions represents a significant proposed change to Wisconsin’s constitution, and their outcomes will be determined directly by the electorate.

Story summarized from the original created by Alex Haddon on www.wdio.com, see more information here.