Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won`t run for re-election in 2026

The 73-year-old Democrat`s decision not to seek a third term will set off a wide-open race to replace him in the closely divided battleground state.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday he won’t run for re-election next year, a move that will set off a wide-open race to replace him in one of the nation’s most closely divided battleground states.

In a video posted to X, Evers, 73, a Democrat, said he would not seek a third term so he could spend more time with his family, while also predicting he would have won had he run.

"For five decades, my family has sacrificed to give me the gift of service. They’re my world, and I owe it to them to focus on doing all the things we enjoy and love doing together. It’s why, Wisconsin, I’m announcing that I will not be running for a third term," he said. "I`m humbled to be your governor. This is the best job I ever had."...

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Ken Notes: First thank you Governor Evers all you have done and will do.

As housing advocates I believe we should put together a Housing Agenda for Wisconsin and seek candidates on both sides of the isle that will support Housing for ALL in Wisconsin. Wisconsin could become a model for building neighborhoods, creating affordable workforce housing for Baristas near CEO`s, bipartisan support for the people of Wisconsin, innovative construction and design, creating new community amenities, best use of new and existing infrastructure, and so much more.