Wisconsin constitution
Article VI: administrative
As amended nov. 1882, april 1929, nov. 1962, april 1965, april 1967, april 1972, april 1982, nov. 1998, april 2005.

(6) When a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the governor, and the person appointed shall serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified.