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Former Evers Aide Joins 2026 Wisconsin Governor Race

12/11/2025

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Joel Brennan, a former top aide to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, announced his candidacy for governor in the 2026 election.
Brennan, 55, has 25 years of private sector experience and aims to address President Donald Trump's "chaos and dysfunction" while promoting bipartisan cooperation.
He joins a competitive Democratic primary that includes Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes.
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is the leading candidate for the GOP.
An August primary will occur before the November general election in Wisconsin.

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Story summary

Joel Brennan, a former top aide to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, announced his candidacy for governor in the 2026 election.
Brennan, 55, has 25 years of private sector experience and aims to address President Donald Trump's "chaos and dysfunction" while promoting bipartisan cooperation.
He joins a competitive Democratic primary that includes Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes.
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is the leading candidate for the GOP.
An August primary will occur before the November general election in Wisconsin.