Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek a third term
MITCHELL SCHMIDT and KIMBERLY WETHAL
Wisconsin State Journal
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Gov. Tony Evers said it has been "the honor of my life" to serve the state where he was raised, first as a public school teacher and then as state superintendent and governor. But after five decades, he said it's time to retire and he won't run for reelection next year.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Over two terms, Gov. Tony Evers had an often testy relationship with the Legislature’s Republican leadership. But the two sides were able to come together around some issues, most recently the state’s two-year budget signed earlier this month.
MITCHELL SCHMIDT and KIMBERLY WETHAL
Wisconsin State Journal
Gov. Tony Evers will not seek reelection after his second term concludes next year, setting the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin’s executive office in 16 years and a potentially packed Democratic primary next August.
— Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) July 24, 2025
Two things are certain: One, I won't be outworked at any point between now and November 2026. And two, whatever Democrats that line up to run will be more of the same status quo but even more extreme than Gov. Evers. I look forward to contrasting my record of cutting taxes,…
"I don't make decision based off what other politicians do..."
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Gov. Evers' decision to not seek reelection and whether he's considering a bid: "I think there's time to figure that out. I think right now we should be praising Tony Evers." pic.twitter.com/zTtQwdGymv
Gov. Tony Evers said it has been "the honor of my life" to serve the state where he was raised, first as a public school teacher and then as state superintendent and governor. But after five decades, he said it's time to retire and he won't run for reelection next year.
Over two terms, Gov. Tony Evers had an often testy relationship with the Legislature’s Republican leadership. But the two sides were able to come together around some issues, most recently the state’s two-year budget signed earlier this month.
