Milwaukee, WI — Democratic candidate for governor Joel Brennan  released the following statement: 
“I deeply respect Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez and the ideas and energy she brought to this race. This is no doubt disappointing for her and people who supported her campaign, and I am committed to joining her in the fight to protect the Wisconsin we love.
“While a lot has changed in the Democratic primary, one thing has not: we need a governor who can win and who will fight for Wisconsin to get things done. Tom Tiffany will make the challenges Wisconsin families face even worse. He has shown he cares more about loyalty to Donald Trump than about the people who are hurting in our state. I’m the candidate who will get big things done to lower costs, expand healthcare, make childcare affordable, improve schools and so much more – and I can and will win in November.”
About Joel BrennanJoel Brennan is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. As Wisconsin’s former top appointed cabinet official and a leader in Milwaukee’s business and nonprofit community, he has spent his career in public service working with government, community leaders, and businesses to strengthen communities, uphold democratic values, and ensure government works for the people it serves. Brennan is running for governor to provide accountable leadership and to ensure Wisconsin families have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. For more information, visit www.BrennanforWI.com.