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Gov. Tony Evers’ retirement will set off a feeding frenzy of political ambition for the first open governor’s seat in 16 years, and the ripple effect could be many more open races down the Wisconsin ballot.
Gov. Tony Evers declined to run for a third term, allowing Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez to run for the top spot in 2026.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state's open race for governor on Friday by calling President Donald Trump a “maniac,” as she attempts to differentiate herself in what is expected to be a crowded primary.
Ron Johnson urges Wisconsin Republicans to settle on a candidate, avoid bitter gubernatorial primary
Ron Johnson wants Republican hopefuls for governor to duke it out over the next five months but to coalesce around one candidate by the start of 2026.