Wisconsin Question 3 — Governmental entity discrimination prohibited

What it does

Governmental entity discrimination prohibited. Shall section 27 of article I of the constitution be created to prohibit governmental entities in the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration?

A YES vote means

A yes vote adds a constitutional section prohibiting governmental entities in Wisconsin from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, anyone based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, contracting, or administration.

A NO vote means

A no vote does not add this section to the constitution.

Needed to pass

A simple majority

Put on the ballot by

the Legislature

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Wisconsin Question 3 mean?

A yes vote adds a constitutional section prohibiting governmental entities in Wisconsin from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, anyone based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, contracting, or administration.

What does a NO vote on Wisconsin Question 3 mean?

A no vote does not add this section to the constitution.

How many votes does Wisconsin Question 3 need to pass?

A simple majority

Should I vote yes or no on Wisconsin Question 3?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.