Wisconsin, Democrat and Governor Tony Evers
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Gov. Tony Evers' decision not to run will make this the first wide-open race for governor in Wisconsin since 2010.
Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Devin Remiker said he wants current Gov. Tony Evers to run for reelection in 2026.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin chairman, who on Sunday announced his bid to head the Democratic National Committee, is pitching himself as a battle-tested state party leader with a record of scoring wins in difficult territory as he aims to become the new face of his national party after the Democrats’ election loss last month.
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Democrat Gov. Tony Evers will not be running for re-election in 2026. That leaves Whitefish Bay Resident Bill Berrien and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, both Republicans, as the two candidates who have announced they are running for the seat.
(The Center Square) – Members of the Wisconsin Democratic Party elected Devin Remiker as chairman, positioning him to lead the party through the 2026 midterm elections.
Walker posted the photo with the comment "Interesting...," alluding to the fact that he could seek a non-consecutive term as governor like Trump did as president. Coincidentally, Walker would be the 45th and 47th governor should he run and win in 2026.