Governor Race 📅 November 3, 2026

2026 Wisconsin Governor Race

Governor Tony Evers seeks a third term in Wisconsin, the ultimate swing state. Republicans are recruiting strong challengers to end his tenure in a race expected to be decided by a handful of points.

Candidates (2)
Tony Evers
Tony Evers Democrat IncumbentAge 74

Tony Evers has served as Governor of Wisconsin since 2019, winning in a 2018 upset and surviving re-election in 2022 by 3.4 points. A former State Superintendent of Public Instruction with 26 years in education, he has focused on public school funding, healthcare expansion, and vetoing Republican-led legislation. Wisconsin has no gubernatorial term limits.

Public education fundingHealthcare expansionWorkers' rightsEnvironmental protection
Tim Michels
Tim Michels Republican Age 62

Tim Michels is a Wisconsin construction executive and co-owner of Michels Corp, one of the largest construction companies in the country. He won the 2022 Republican gubernatorial primary with Trump's endorsement but lost to Tony Evers by 3.4 points. He is seeking the nomination again with strong name recognition and personal wealth to fund the campaign.

Business deregulationBorder securityElection securityEnergy production

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