Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek a third term, prompting the first wide-open gubernatorial race since 2010.

The governor first won election in 2018 after beating former Gov. Scott Walker

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced he will not seek a third term in office Thursday — triggering a competitive Democratic primary ahead of the 2026 general election to fill the office. In a two-minute video posted to social media,

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he would take steps to enter the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin.

In a video posted on X, Evers said that he believes he could win another election but wants to prioritize his family after 50 years of public service. "The only thing I love more