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Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin
DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 24 – Declining approval ratings and voter opposition led Governor Tony Evers to step aside, triggering a competitive Democratic primary with several candidates emerging, officials said.
- On Thursday, July 3, 2025, Governor Tony Evers announced he will not seek reelection, ending speculation and opening the door to a blistering Democratic primary.
- Marquette University Law School poll revealed 48% approval and 55% opposition to a third term, as Evers planned his decision after the budget process.
- He signed the budget just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, to secure federal Medicaid dollars before the federal tax plan.
- Evers’s decision leaves Democrats without a consensus candidate, while Republicans Josh Schoemann and Bill Berrien have entered the race.
- Next year’s contest will shape Wisconsin’s future, with new legislative maps creating competitive districts for both parties.
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Winona Daily NewsGov. Tony Evers will not seek a third term
Gov. Tony Evers will not seek reelection after his second term concludes next year, setting the stage for the first open race for Wisconsin's executive office in 16 years and a potentially packed Democratic primary next August.
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Democrats and Republicans react to Evers not running for reelection
Gov. Tony Evers announced in a two-minute video Thursday that he would not be running for reelection — launching the first open race for governor in Wisconsin since 2010. The decision came after months of waiting as Evers said he…
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