Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers gives the annual State of the State address, Jan. 22, 2025, at the state Capitol in Madison. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
"Would I win if I ran a sixth time? Of course, no question about that. But whether I'd win or not has never been part of my calculus about running again," Evers continued in his video announcement.
During the video, Evers also thanked his wife and family for supporting him through his five decades of public service, adding that he "owe[s]" it to them to spend time focusing on "all the things we enjoy and love doing together."
"Here's the truth Wisconsin: the only thing I love more than being your governor, is being a husband, a dad, and a grandpa," Evers said.
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Vice President Kamala Harris gathers for a picture with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on July 23, 2024, in Wisconsin. (Kevin Mohatt/AFP via Getty Images)
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Evers, however, was criticized for his response to the pandemic at the time by Republicans after he repeatedly tried to implement statewide mask and stay-at-home orders. Ultimately, the state Supreme Court struck down his orders, citing overreach of the governor's executive authority.
Evers did not elude to any potential next steps in his video announcement shared online Thursday, aside from being with his family.
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