Defending Wisconsinites’ rights in court.
About Josh
Josh Kaul is Wisconsin’s Attorney General, first elected in 2018 and running for a third term. He grew up in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac, graduated from Yale and Stanford Law, and worked as a federal prosecutor in Baltimore before returning home.
As Attorney General he led the litigation that restored abortion access in Wisconsin and has pursued major opioid settlements for the state.
Where Josh stands
Positions marked ★ Top Wisconsin issue rank among Wisconsin voters’ highest priorities (Marquette Law School Poll, statewide, August 2026).
Filed and led Kaul v. Urmanski; in July 2025 the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the 1849 ban does not prohibit abortion, restoring access.
Backs the Office of School Safety and universal background checks for firearm purchases.
His office has secured more than $874 million in opioid settlements for Wisconsin, with most funds required to go to treatment and prevention.
Pledges to keep defending voting rights, consumer protection, and access to reproductive care.
The race
Running for: Wisconsin Attorney General
Opponent: Republican Eric Toney
Why it matters for Outagamie: A rematch of 2022; the Attorney General decides which laws the state defends or challenges, including on abortion and voting rights.
Endorsements
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
- Human Rights Campaign
- End Citizens United
Sources: WI Supreme Court opinion (2025 WI 32) · WI DOJ opioid settlement · Cap Times