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Sara Rodriguez Launches 2026 Wisconsin Governor Campaign

7/31/2025

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Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is stepping into the spotlight, announcing her bid for Wisconsin governor in 2026 after Gov. Tony Evers opts out of a third term. With a focus on uplifting families grappling with economic hardships, Rodriguez's entry adds excitement to a race that could see more Democrats join, while Republicans Bill Berrien and Josh Schoemann are already in the mix.

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Story summary

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is stepping into the spotlight, announcing her bid for Wisconsin governor in 2026 after Gov. Tony Evers opts out of a third term. With a focus on uplifting families grappling with economic hardships, Rodriguez's entry adds excitement to a race that could see more Democrats join, while Republicans Bill Berrien and Josh Schoemann are already in the mix.