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Wisconsin Governor Evers Steps Aside, 2026 Race Heats Up

7/25/2025

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, at 73, has decided to step aside and not run for re-election in 2026, paving the way for a fresh political landscape after 16 years. Evers emphasized the importance of family in his decision. The race is heating up, with Democratic contenders like Attorney General Josh Kaul and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, alongside Republican hopefuls Josh Schoemann and Bill Berrien.

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Story summary

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, at 73, has decided to step aside and not run for re-election in 2026, paving the way for a fresh political landscape after 16 years. Evers emphasized the importance of family in his decision. The race is heating up, with Democratic contenders like Attorney General Josh Kaul and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, alongside Republican hopefuls Josh Schoemann and Bill Berrien.