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.

The decision is likely to invite a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination in a battleground state the party hopes to control.

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' decision not to seek a third term will set off a wide open race to replace him in the closely divided battleground state.