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Tony Evers

Governor

WI Governor

Tony Evers is a retired school superintendent who became Wisconsin's governor in 2019 after defeating Republican Scott Walker. A mild-mannered former educator from Plymouth, Wisconsin, he has governed against a Republican-controlled legislature for most of his tenure, winning re-election in 2022 against Tim Michels by 3.5 points. Wisconsin is the quintessential battleground state — a perennial toss-up in presidential, Senate, and gubernatorial races. His 2026 race is expected to be among the most competitive governor's contests in the country.

Education

Fully fund Wisconsin public schools; increase teacher pay; expand early childhood programs

  • Signed the largest school funding increase in Wisconsin history (2023)
  • Backed increased special education funding and literacy initiatives
  • Opposed school voucher expansions he viewed as diverting funding from public schools
  • Pushed for expanded universal pre-K in Wisconsin communities

Reproductive Rights

Restore abortion rights in Wisconsin; repeal the 1849 abortion ban

  • Repeatedly called on the Republican legislature to repeal Wisconsin's 19th century abortion ban
  • Issued executive orders protecting Wisconsin abortion providers to the extent of his authority
  • Made abortion rights the centerpiece of his 2022 re-election campaign

Infrastructure & Environment

Invest in Wisconsin roads, broadband, and water quality

  • Secured federal infrastructure funding for Wisconsin roads and bridges
  • Backed PFAS water contamination cleanup and drinking water protection
  • Pushed for rural broadband expansion in Wisconsin's agricultural communities

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