Wisconsin: Quick Facts
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• Nov. 9, 2026, 12:35 PM ET (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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• Nov. 9, 2026, 6:05 AM ET (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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• Nov. 5, 2026, 2:48 PM ET (AP)
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• Oct. 31, 2026, 1:47 PM ET (AP)
Facts
| Also Known As | Badger State |
|---|---|
| Capital | Madison |
| Population1 | (2020) 5,893,718; (2024 est.) 5,960,975 |
| Governor | Tony Evers (Democrat) |
| Date Of Admission | May 29, 1848 |
| U.S. Senators | Tammy Baldwin (Democrat) • Ron Johnson (Republican) |
| State Nickname | Badger State • America’s Dairyland |
| State Motto | “Forward” |
| State Bird | American robin |
| State Flower | wood violet |
| State Song | “On Wisconsin!” |
| Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives | 8 (of 435) |
| Time Zone | Central (GMT − 6 hours) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 169,635 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 65,496 |
| 1Excluding military abroad. | |
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