Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat known for his strong support of abortion, announced Thursday he will not seek a third term in 2026, setting the stage for a competitive gubernatorial race in the battleground state.
The decision ends weeks of speculation and opens opportunities for pro-life advocates to push for a candidate who aligns with their values.
Evers, 73, shared his decision in a recorded video, stating, “I promised you when I ran for this office that I always worked to do the right thing, and I’d always give it to you straight. I’m a science teacher at heart who ended up running for office and won five straight statewide elections. So would I win if I ran the sixth time? Of course, no question about that. But whether I’d win or not that’s never been part of my calculus about running again.”
He added, “Here’s the truth: Wisconsin, the only thing I love more than being your governor is being a husband, a dad, and a grandpa.”
Click here to sign up for pro-life news alerts from LifeNews.com
Ironically, thousands of Wisconsin men have been denied the ability to be a dad and grandpa because of his radical support for abortion.
Evers has held the Governor’s office since 2019 and has been consistent in his opposition to all pro-life measures, no matter how modest or reasonable.
In response, Heather Weininger, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life shared, “During his tenure, Governor Evers weaponized his veto pen to curtail even the most reasonable pro-life measures. Wisconsin deserves a governor who cares about the preborn and their mothers, not just the interests of the abortion industry. We will continue to advocate for policies that uplift women and their pre-born children and ensure that women facing unexpected or challenging pregnancies have options and support.”
In December 2021, as the U.S. Supreme Court considered Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Evers vetoed five bills that would have restricted abortion in Wisconsin.
Additionally, in 2019, Evers vetoed a bill aimed at protecting infants born alive after attempted abortions, a move that sparked significant backlash from pro-life advocates. The legislation would have required medical professionals to provide care to babies who survived abortions, aligning with efforts to ensure the sanctity of life.
Evers’ departure from the governor’s race marks the first open gubernatorial contest in Wisconsin since 2010. His decision comes after a tenure marked by contentious battles with the Republican-controlled Legislature, where he set a record by vetoing nearly 150 bills in the 2021-2022 session alone, including measures to protect unborn life.
On the Republican side, candidates are already lining up. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and businessman Bill Berrien, a Navy SEAL veteran, have announced their campaigns, with others like U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and former Senate candidate Eric Hovde considering bids.
Democrats, meanwhile, face a potential crowded primary if Evers’ decision triggers interest from figures like Attorney General Josh Kaul, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, or Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.
The post Pro-Abortion Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Won’t Run for Re-Election appeared first on LifeNews.com.
Click this link for the original source of this article.
Author: Steven Ertelt
This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.lifenews.com and its author. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host site and is used for educational purposes only. If you are the author or represent the host site and would like this content removed now and in the future, please contact USSANews.com using the email address in the Contact page found in the website menu.
