Get to know the candidates for Wisconsin governor
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to seek a third term has created the first open seat for Wisconsin’s executive office in 16 years. Here are the top candidates running for the seat.
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Joel Brennan said his approach is to focus on those cost-of-living challenges being faced across the state while challenging the policies coming from the federal government.
Crowley said he’s “the only candidate in this race with experience in both the state Legislature as well as experience actually running government.”
“I’ve stayed a working-class person, true to my values,” the longtime restaurant worker said.
After two terms in the state Assembly and four years in the state Senate, the Madison Democrat says she is best equipped to work with lawmakers for lasting change.
“With the right public policies, that we can be one of the dynamic States of America here over the next 20 to 30 years,” Tom Tiffany said.
Barnes last ran for office in 2022, but lost that year to U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson by fewer than 27,000 votes — one of the slimmest margins in decades for a Wisconsin U.S. Senate race.
Hughes said she is “the only candidate with significant private sector experience and experience in Wisconsin's top industries, including dairy, agriculture and manufacturing.”
The Democrat cites her work as a registered nurse, state lawmaker, business owner and epidemic intelligence service officer.
Joel Brennan said his approach is to focus on those cost-of-living challenges being faced across the state while challenging the policies coming from the federal government.
“With the right public policies, that we can be one of the dynamic States of America here over the next 20 to 30 years,” Tom Tiffany said.
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she's convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she's convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
