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Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
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.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' decision not to seek a third term will set off a wide open race to replace him in the closely divided battleground state.
Gov. Tony Evers' decision not to run will make this the first wide-open race for governor in Wisconsin since 2010.
Gov. Tony Evers declined to run for a third term, allowing Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez to run for the top spot in 2026.
Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff on July 24 in honor of Van Dyne Fire Department Safety Officer Amie Sue Lee.