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Cindy Werner (Republican Party) is running for election for Wisconsin Secretary of State. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 11, 2026.^[source]

Werner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cindy Werner served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1980. Werner earned a high school diploma from Martin Luther High School and attended Temple University. Her career experience includes working as a director.^[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Wisconsin Secretary of State election, 2026

Wisconsin Secretary of State election, 2026 (August 11 Democratic primary)

Wisconsin Secretary of State election, 2026 (August 11 Republican primary)

General election

The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Wisconsin Secretary of State

JoCasta Zamarripa (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin Secretary of State on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		JoCasta Zamarripa

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary

Republican primary for Wisconsin Secretary of State

Brayden Myer (R), Nathan Pollnow (R), Jay Schroeder (R), and Cindy Werner (R) are running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin Secretary of State on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		Brayden Myer
	Submit photo	Nathan Pollnow
		Jay Schroeder
		Cindy Werner

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Green Party primary

Green primary for Wisconsin Secretary of State

Pete Karas (G) is running in the Green Party primary for Wisconsin Secretary of State on August 11, 2026.

		Candidate
		Pete Karas

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Campaign finance

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2022

See also: Wisconsin gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Sara Rodriguez defeated Roger Roth in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sara Rodriguez (D)	51.7	1,358,774
		Roger Roth (R)	48.3	1,268,535

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,627,309
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Sara Rodriguez defeated Peng Her and Angela Kennedy in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sara Rodriguez	76.4	354,260
		Peng Her	23.5	108,766
		Angela Kennedy (Write-in)	0.0	39
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	589

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 463,654
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Lena Taylor (D)
David Bowen (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Roth	30.1	178,972
		Patrick Testin	18.4	109,374
		Cindy Werner	13.6	80,953
		Jonathan Wichmann	13.3	79,166
		Will Martin	9.2	54,790
		Kyle Yudes	5.4	32,051
		David Varnam	5.1	30,640
		David King	4.6	27,443
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,612

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 595,001
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Ben Voelkel (R)

Campaign finance

2020

See also: Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary)

Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4

Incumbent Gwen Moore defeated Tim Rogers and Robert Raymond in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gwen Moore (D)	74.6	232,668
		Tim Rogers (R)	22.7	70,769
		Robert Raymond (Independent)	2.5	7,911
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	349

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 311,697
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Aneb Jah Rasta Sensas-Utcha Nefer I (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4

Incumbent Gwen Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gwen Moore	99.4	68,898
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	392

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,290
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

David Turner (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4

Tim Rogers defeated Cindy Werner in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Rogers	50.2	6,685
		Cindy Werner	49.5	6,598
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	41

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,324
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Travis Clark (R)

2018

See also: Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4

Incumbent Gwen Moore defeated Tim Rogers and Robert Raymond in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gwen Moore (D)	75.7	206,487
		Tim Rogers (R)	21.7	59,091
		Robert Raymond (Independent)	2.6	7,170

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 272,748
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4

Incumbent Gwen Moore defeated Gary George in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gwen Moore	89.0	76,991
		Gary George	11.0	9,468

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,459
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4

Tim Rogers defeated Cindy Werner in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 4 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Rogers	55.6	8,912
		Cindy Werner	44.4	7,122

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,034
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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Cindy Werner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Werner's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Cindy Werner is a mom, grandma, Christian, Constitutional, Conservative Republican, who served in the military (Army), former compliance manager, former and present school board trustee, and advocate for government transparency running for Wisconsin Secretary of State. She believes voters deserve clear, accurate, and accessible information about their government and elections. Through her work in civic education, Werner has already been helping Wisconsin voters better understand ballot initiatives and election processes. She will bring a focus on transparency, accountability, and voter access to information—ensuring the Secretary of State’s office is a trusted source of public records and civic knowledge.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Cindy Werner is a veteran, former and present school board member with a strong background in compliance, and civic engagement. Raised in a home with a single mom who worked two jobs, she brings a practical, hardworking perspective shaped by service, discipline, and real-world experience.
She has been actively involved in voter education and community outreach across Wisconsin, helping residents better understand election processes and constitutional amendments. Her work has focused on increasing public awareness and improving access.
Werner’s professional and service background reflects a commitment to accountability, and transparency—qualities that align with the core responsibilities of the Secretary of State's office.
The Wisconsin Secretary of State serves as the state’s official record keeper and administrator of key government documents. While the role does not oversee elections, it plays an important part in maintaining transparency, accuracy, and public access to official state actions. Even though the position is often viewed as administrative, it is foundational to: Government transparency Public access to information Trust in official records and state actions At its core, the office ensures that what government does is properly recorded, preserved, and accessible to the people of Wisconsin.
I would focus on improving transparency, accessibility, and public understanding of government operations in Wisconsin. I would work to modernize access to state records by improving digital systems, creating searchable databases, and providing plain-language summaries. promoting consistency and transparency by encouraging clear standards for how public information is published. I would also increase public visibility into the work of the office, including its role on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, by providing straightforward updates and reports on state activities and investments. The Secretary of State does not administer elections it can play an important role in helping the public better understand elections.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about government transparency, especially civic education (which is what I am continuing to do), my leadership helped with the passage of US Citizens Vote Only. Now I am working to make sure we secure our religious liberties, DO NOT USE PUBLIC FUNDS FOR DEI PROGRAMS, as well as public access to information. I believe these are foundational to a well-functioning democracy and directly connected to the responsibilities of the Secretary of State’s office.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

At this time, I have not actively sought endorsements. I believe the nominating process should give voters the opportunity to hear from and evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, ideas, and commitment to public service.

My focus has been on engaging directly with voters, sharing information, and ensuring people have a clear understanding of both the role of the Secretary of State and my approach to serving in that office. I respect the role endorsements can play in campaigns, but I believe the most important voice in this process is that of the voters themselves.

Ultimately, a strong nomination process is one where voters are informed, have access to candidates, and are able to make their own decisions by voting.

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2022

Cindy Werner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Cindy Werner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Cindy Werner campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin	Lost primary	$7,672	$6,376
2020	U.S. House Wisconsin District 4	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
2018	U.S. House Wisconsin District 4	Lost primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$7,672	$6,376
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Election Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 21, 2026

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