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John Leiber
John Leiber (Republican Party) is the Wisconsin Treasurer. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Leiber (Republican Party) is running for re-election for Wisconsin Treasurer. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Leiber earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Wisconsin at Parkside in 2000 and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2021. Leiber's professional experience includes working as a real estate attorney; an attorney for the Klein Law Office; a tax representative for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue; a research assistant for the Wisconsin State Assembly; and a substitute teacher for the Racine Unified School District. In the Wisconsin State Assembly he was a staffer for state Sen. Van Wanggaard ([R) and for former state Rep. Tom Weatherston (R). He was also president of the Caledonia Parks and Recreation Commission and on the housing commission in Racine, Wisconsin.[1][2][3]
Elections
2026
See also: Wisconsin Treasurer election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Wisconsin Treasurer
Incumbent John Leiber and Orlando Owens are running in the general election for Wisconsin Treasurer on November 3, 2026.
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| Orlando Owens (R) | ||
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2022
See also: Wisconsin Treasurer election, 2022
General election
General election for Wisconsin Treasurer
John Leiber defeated Aaron Richardson and Andrew Zuelke in the general election for Wisconsin Treasurer on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Leiber (R) | 49.6 | 1,293,553 | |
| Aaron Richardson (D) | 48.1 | 1,254,949 | ||
| Andrew Zuelke (Constitution Party) | 2.2 | 57,333 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1,268 | ||
| Total votes: 2,607,103 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin Treasurer
Aaron Richardson defeated Gillian Battino and Angelito Tenorio in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin Treasurer on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Richardson | 38.4 | 168,905 | |
| Gillian Battino | 36.4 | 159,902 | ||
| Angelito Tenorio | 25.2 | 111,012 | ||
| Total votes: 439,819 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dawn Marie Sass (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin Treasurer
John Leiber defeated Orlando Owens in the Republican primary for Wisconsin Treasurer on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Leiber | 65.8 | 357,384 | |
| Orlando Owens | 34.2 | 186,084 | ||
| Total votes: 543,468 | ||||
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Constitution primary election
Constitution primary for Wisconsin Treasurer
Andrew Zuelke advanced from the Constitution primary for Wisconsin Treasurer on August 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Zuelke | 92.4 | 230 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.6 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 249 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 62
Robert Wittke defeated John Lehman in the general election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 62 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Wittke (R) | 54.9 | 16,035 | |
| John Lehman (D) | 45.0 | 13,161 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 27 | ||
| Total votes: 29,223 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 62
John Lehman advanced from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 62 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Lehman | 100.0 | 4,903 | |
| Total votes: 4,903 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 62
Robert Wittke defeated John Leiber in the Republican primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 62 on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Wittke | 67.6 | 3,931 | |
| John Leiber | 32.4 | 1,885 | ||
| Total votes: 5,816 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
John Leiber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leiber's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I'm a true fiscal conservative.
- Sound financial management at the state level is critical to taxpayer success.
- This office doesn't need to be expanded. The only employee is the Treasurer, and I'm equipped to handle the job.
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Campaign website
John Leiber's campaign website stated the following:
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Reliable. Responsible. Ready.
As a true fiscal conservative, I am committed to the sound financial management of assets overseen by the Office of the Treasurer and the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. This investment needs to be well managed and robust both now and in the future. We need a Treasurer who can properly manage your money. The only person who works in the Office of the Treasurer is the Treasurer. You can count on me to administer this office without growing government and without using it as a stepping stone to another office. We need a conservative administration in Wisconsin and 2022 can be the first time in decades we hold all 5 executive offices. I will be an asset to the party ticket in November, not jeopardizing this opportunity for conservative leadership. Please check out my videos on Facebook and LinkedIn![4] |
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| —John Leiber's campaign website (2022)[5] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Issues
ESG
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Leiber took positions in opposition to the Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement.
State financial officers, including treasurers, auditors, and controllers, are responsible for auditing other government offices, managing payroll, and overseeing pensions. In some states, certain SFOs are also responsible for investing state retirement and trust funds.
Leiber’s immediate predecessor, Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski (D), made ESG issues a priority while she was the state treasurer. Godlewski's 2022 campaign website said: “[as] Wisconsin State Treasurer, Sarah’s first major act was to overturn a Republican gag order that prevented climate change from being considered when making investments.” Aaron Richardson (D), the candidate Leiber defeated in the 2022 race for state treasurer, had pledged to continue Godlewski’s ESG priorities.[6][7]
Shortly before taking office as treasurer, Leiber said: “I don't think we should be trying to tailor our investments to fit some political goal. I think we should be looking at maximizing the returns on the investment because that's what benefits the people of Wisconsin.”[8]
A Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel analysis of Leiber reported that this position put him “at a stark contrast to Democrats who have called on the treasurer to take up a more active role in rolling out social programs and investing in green energy and climate resiliency initiatives.”[9]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Carroll Publishing: GovSearch, “Republican John Leiber has been elected State Treasurer of Wisconsin,” accessed March 19, 2023
- ↑ Washington Examiner, “As state treasurer’s office swings to Republican, potential for a dramatic shift,” December 20, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "John Leiber," accessed December 8, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ John Leiber ’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed September 12, 2022
- ↑ Sarah Godlewski, “Climate+Environment+Safe, Clean Water,” accessed March 19, 2023
- ↑ ‘‘Wisconsin Public Radio’’, “Wisconsin treasurer race focuses on whether to expand the office,” October 12, 2022
- ↑ Wisconsin Public Radio, “Republican running to be state treasurer wants the office to stay in its lane,” November 1, 2022
- ↑ Milwaukee Journel-Sentinel, “What to know about John Leiber, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin state treasurer,” September 20, 2022
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