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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek reelection
Democrat Tony Evers will not seek a third term as governor of Wisconsin, he announced Thursday.
His decision sets up yet another competitive gubernatorial race for 2026, with Democrats also seeking to defend seats in swing states including Michigan and Pennsylvania.
In a video posted to social media Thursday afternoon, Evers said there was “no question” about whether he would win if he ran again, adding that “whether I’d win or not has never been part of my calculus about running again.” The two-term governor cited his hope to spend more time with his family as his motivation for not seeking reelection.
“Here’s the truth: Wisconsin, the only thing I love more than being your governor is being a husband, a dad, and a grandpa,” Evers said. “I spent 50 years in public service. I’m damn proud I devoted my entire career — and most of my life — to working for you.”
His decision sets up yet another competitive gubernatorial race for 2026, with Democrats also seeking to defend seats in swing states including Michigan and Pennsylvania.
In a video posted to social media Thursday afternoon, Evers said there was “no question” about whether he would win if he ran again, adding that “whether I’d win or not has never been part of my calculus about running again.” The two-term governor cited his hope to spend more time with his family as his motivation for not seeking reelection.
“Here’s the truth: Wisconsin, the only thing I love more than being your governor is being a husband, a dad, and a grandpa,” Evers said. “I spent 50 years in public service. I’m damn proud I devoted my entire career — and most of my life — to working for you.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/24/tony-evers-wisconsin-2026-00474526