FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) - Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney has officially announced his candidacy for Wisconsin attorney general in the 2026 election.

In his campaign statement, Toney said he intends to prioritize public safety over politics, restore accountability in the state crime labs, and confront the fentanyl crisis.

“Two years ago, at 39, I underwent open-heart surgery because of a defective heart valve. By the grace of God—and years of running—my heart held on,” Toney said. “That clarity led me here: if I could still make a difference for Wisconsin, I would. After seven years of broken promises and political spin in the Attorney General’s office, it’s time for change.”

Toney emphasized that the Department of Justice must “return to first principles.”

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