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Gov. Tony Evers' decision not to run will make this the first wide-open race for governor in Wisconsin since 2010.
Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection and will retire from public office. His announcement ended months of speculation about whether he would seek a third term during the 2026 midterm elections. The move from Evers, 73, leaves the Democratic field wide open as to who could run for the party nomination.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Devin Remiker said he wants current Gov. Tony Evers to run for reelection in 2026.
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It turns out that the uber-battleground of Wisconsin is a great window into the electoral deficiencies of both major parties.
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Democrat Gov. Tony Evers will not be running for re-election in 2026. That leaves Whitefish Bay Resident Bill Berrien and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, both Republicans, as the two candidates who have announced they are running for the seat.
Walker posted the photo with the comment "Interesting...," alluding to the fact that he could seek a non-consecutive term as governor like Trump did as president. Coincidentally, Walker would be the 45th and 47th governor should he run and win in 2026.