
Evers announces he won’t run for third term
Dem Tony Evers announced today he won’t seek reelection next year, passing on the opportunity to become only the second governor in Wisconsin history to win at least three four-year terms.
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Dem Tony Evers announced today he won’t seek reelection next year, passing on the opportunity to become only the second governor in Wisconsin history to win at least three four-year terms.
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding Gov. Evers’ announcement: “Gov. Evers has been a champion of public higher education his entire career because he understands it changes lives, improves communities, and grows the workforce.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference keynote speakers: Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, and Ben Leibl, Public Relations Specialist for Kwik Trip, Inc. The annual dairy conference, which will be
Madison, WI — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement: “Governor Evers brought decency, steadiness, and moral clarity at a
On September 23rd, County Supervisor Jack Eckblad joined County Executive Crowley to present a citation to the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation in honor of Muslim Heritage Month. The citation honors Wisconsin’s “vibrant Muslim community that plays an essential role in
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, July 24th, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not be seeking a third term. State Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for his many years of
MADISON, Wis. – With Governor Evers’ announcement that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Governor, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) released the following statement: “Flipping my Assembly seat in 2020 was critical to saving Governor Evers’
MADISON, WI – State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ announcement that he will not be seeking re-election: “Governor Tony Evers has never been afraid to do what needs to be done to
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, July 24th, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he will not seek a third term in 2026: “Governor Evers has dedicated decades to public service –
“I am grateful to Governor Tony Evers for his decades of service to the people of Wisconsin. He built his career on the core Wisconsin values of hard work and practicality, and our state is better off because of him.
Hey, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. You know, I was a scrawny kid with glasses who grew up scraping mold off of cheese. I never dreamed I’d end up governor of Wisconsin. But here I am. For the last six
MADISON, WI — Governor Tony Evers has announced he will not seek re-election, but Wisconsinites will continue to feel the impact of his failed policies. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Governor Evers may be
MADISON—Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek a third term as Governor of Wisconsin. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for his service to Wisconsin, oft times
Madison – Early Thursday afternoon, Governor Tony Evers announced his decision against running for a third term in office. Following this announcement, Senator Bob Wirch (D – Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Tony Evers embodies everything it means to be
Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Representative Steve Doyle had the following to say: “Governor Evers has been a true public servant in every sense of the phrase. Regardless of the challenge he
Superintendent praises Evers as longtime champion of education MADISON — Dr. Jill Underly, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, released a statement today thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decades of service to Wisconsin: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for your steady
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s beverage producers and distributors have long been a vital force in the state’s economy, creating jobs and fueling growth throughout the state. A new report from American Beverage reveals new economic impact data, painting a picture of this
Appleton, WI. – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not be seeking re-election. Representative Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement: “Thank you Governor Tony Evers for your many years of public service, care, and commitment to the great state of
We throw away nearly 7,000 cell phones every day, and the problem is only getting worse. Madison, WI — This week WISPIRG is kicking off their grassroots campaign fighting for the Right to Repair in Wisconsin. As the last state in
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not be seeking reelection in 2026 after serving two terms as Governor of Wisconsin. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “By golly, I could not be more grateful to Governor

Dem Tony Evers announced today he won’t seek reelection next year, passing on the opportunity to become only the second governor in Wisconsin history to win at least three four-year terms.
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding Gov. Evers’ announcement: “Gov. Evers has been a champion of public higher education his entire career because he understands it changes lives, improves communities, and grows the workforce. His service on the UW Board of Regents was exemplary.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference keynote speakers: Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, and Ben Leibl, Public Relations Specialist for Kwik Trip, Inc. The annual dairy conference, which will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on
Madison, WI — Today, Governor Tony Evers announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2026. Rep. Vincent Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ announcement: “Governor Evers brought decency, steadiness, and moral clarity at a time when Wisconsin needed it most. He defeated Scott Walker ending
On September 23rd, County Supervisor Jack Eckblad joined County Executive Crowley to present a citation to the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation in honor of Muslim Heritage Month. The citation honors Wisconsin’s “vibrant Muslim community that plays an essential role in forming and fundamentally enriching the unique character of our state
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, July 24th, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not be seeking a third term. State Representative Ryan Spaude (D-Ashwaubenon) released the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for his many years of public service. In the face of incredible Republican opposition, he’s
MADISON, Wis. – With Governor Evers’ announcement that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Governor, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) released the following statement: “Flipping my Assembly seat in 2020 was critical to saving Governor Evers’ ability to veto Republican extremism and do what’s best for
MADISON, WI – State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D-Appleton) released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ announcement that he will not be seeking re-election: “Governor Tony Evers has never been afraid to do what needs to be done to move Wisconsin forward, especially in tumultuous times, whether that be
MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, July 24th, Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he will not seek a third term in 2026: “Governor Evers has dedicated decades to public service – always acting with integrity and never failing to put Wisconsin
“I am grateful to Governor Tony Evers for his decades of service to the people of Wisconsin. He built his career on the core Wisconsin values of hard work and practicality, and our state is better off because of him. I wish him, his wife Kathy, and their loved ones
Hey, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. You know, I was a scrawny kid with glasses who grew up scraping mold off of cheese. I never dreamed I’d end up governor of Wisconsin. But here I am. For the last six years, you’ve welcomed me into your churches, businesses, classrooms, farms,
MADISON, WI — Governor Tony Evers has announced he will not seek re-election, but Wisconsinites will continue to feel the impact of his failed policies. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: “Governor Evers may be stepping aside, but the damage of his policies will linger
MADISON—Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek a third term as Governor of Wisconsin. State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement: “I want to thank Governor Evers for his service to Wisconsin, oft times proving the old phrase true that ‘the pen is mightier
Madison – Early Thursday afternoon, Governor Tony Evers announced his decision against running for a third term in office. Following this announcement, Senator Bob Wirch (D – Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement: “Tony Evers embodies everything it means to be a Wisconsinite and a public servant. As an educator, he
Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Representative Steve Doyle had the following to say: “Governor Evers has been a true public servant in every sense of the phrase. Regardless of the challenge he faced on any given day; he rolled up his sleeves,
Superintendent praises Evers as longtime champion of education MADISON — Dr. Jill Underly, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, released a statement today thanking Governor Tony Evers for his decades of service to Wisconsin: “Thank you, Governor Evers, for your steady and compassionate leadership through some of the most difficult years
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s beverage producers and distributors have long been a vital force in the state’s economy, creating jobs and fueling growth throughout the state. A new report from American Beverage reveals new economic impact data, painting a picture of this industry’s immense impact statewide: Generates $5.1 billion in direct economic
Appleton, WI. – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not be seeking re-election. Representative Snodgrass (D-Appleton) released the following statement: “Thank you Governor Tony Evers for your many years of public service, care, and commitment to the great state of Wisconsin. In 2020, I was first sworn into office via
We throw away nearly 7,000 cell phones every day, and the problem is only getting worse. Madison, WI — This week WISPIRG is kicking off their grassroots campaign fighting for the Right to Repair in Wisconsin. As the last state in the country to introduce Right to Repair legislation, Wisconsinites want
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced that he would not be seeking reelection in 2026 after serving two terms as Governor of Wisconsin. Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “By golly, I could not be more grateful to Governor Evers for his service to the people of Wisconsin. In