List of Wisconsin attorneys general
| Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
Seal of the attorney general of Wisconsin | |
since January 7, 2019 | |
| Wisconsin Department of Justice | |
| Style |
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| Seat | Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin |
| Appointer | General election |
| Term length | Four years, no term limits |
| Constituting instrument | Wisconsin Constitution of 1848, Article VI |
| Inaugural holder | James S. Brown |
| Formation | June 7, 1848 |
| Salary | $148,242 |
| Website | Official page Official twitter |
The attorney general of Wisconsin is a constitutional officer of the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the chief law enforcement officer of Wisconsin, and the head of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. It is part of Wisconsin's administrative branch as defined in Article VI of the Constitution of Wisconsin. The attorney general is elected to four-year terms by statewide partisan election in non-presidential election years. If a vacancy occurs, the governor of Wisconsin is empowered to appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the unexpired term; there are no term limits for this office.
Forty-five individuals have held the office of attorney general since Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848. The incumbent is Josh Kaul, a Democrat; he was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.