MADISON, WI — Wisconsin will have a new governor after next year’s election.
Tony Evers announced Thursday he will not seek a third term.
Governor Evers goes on to say there is more to accomplish before his time in office concludes.
The 73-year-old Evers was elected governor in 2018 and won re-election four years later.
Prior to that, Evers served as Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2009 until 2017.
You can listen to the full statement from Governor Evers below.
Two Republicans have entered the 2026 race so far: Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and businessman Bill Berrien.
Following Governor Evers’ announcement that he won’t run for re-election in 2026, Bill Berrien reacted in a Zoom call from a campaign tour. The former Navy Seal says Evers’ decision is not impacting his campaign.
So far, no candidates have officially announced their intentions to run for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
