Two Amendments to the State Constitution Will be on the November Ballot

Monday, January 26th, 2026 -- 12:01 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Two Republican authored amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution will be on the statewide ballot in November following approval by the state Senate this week.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, one amendment, which Democrats argue targets DEI initiatives, would prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment in public employment and education based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Republicans argue existing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state and local governments are discriminatory and exclusionary. Democrats opposed the amendment, arguing it would harm disadvantaged people regardless of race and make it more difficult to attract people to seek employment or education in Wisconsin.

A second amendment would prohibit governments from closing a house of worship during a state emergency. Both will appear on ballots statewide in the November election.

The Senate also approved an amendment which would bar governors from using their partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee. That will need to pass both chambers of the Legislature for a second time before going to voters.

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