Governor

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is the first Democrat to officially enter the race for governor. She launched her candidacy on Friday, the day after Gov. Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race. Bill Berrien announced his candidacy Wednesday, aligning himself with President Donald Trump and promoting a “Wisconsin First” agenda.

Wisconsin Republicans have proposed a constitutional amendment that would curtail the governor’s veto powers by prohibiting a veto to increase any tax or fee.

Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl, who couldn’t overcome a sour economy and was turned out by voters after a single term in the 1980s, has died.

Spending in Wisconsin’s governor’s race shattered the previous record by more than 75%, with more than $164 million spent on the contest won in the battleground state by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

On November 8th, Wisconsin voters will choose their next Governor. It’s one of several major statewide races on the ballot.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels have agreed to debate just one time ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The debate will be Oct. 14.

Several of his campaign promises fired up the crowd including his pro-life views, support of gun ownership, and upholding election integrity.

Wisconsin's Democratic attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the state's 173-year-old ban on abortions. Wisconsin adopted statutes in 1849 banning doctors from performing abortions unless the mother's life is in danger.