Summary
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he will not run for a third term in 2026. This opens up the governor's race for the first time in 16 years. Several candidates from both parties may enter the race.
Key Facts
- Tony Evers, the Democratic governor of Wisconsin, will not run for a third term in 2026.
- This decision creates the first open governor's race in Wisconsin since 2010.
- Evers has worked in public service for 50 years and wants to focus more on his family.
- Potential Democratic candidates include the state's Attorney General, Lt. Governor, and several others.
- Possible Republican candidates include a county executive and a businessman, with others considering running.
- The Wisconsin Legislature has been under Republican control since 2011.
- Evers won his first election by just over 1 percentage point in 2018 and reelection by just over 3 points in 2022.
- His tenure has seen conflicts with the Republican-controlled Legislature, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
