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Tony Evers

Governor of Wisconsin

Tony Evers is the governor of Wisconsin, a Democrat whose first term began on January 7, 2019, and who was re-elected in 2022. A former science teacher, he previously served as Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Public record

Office and sources

Office
Governor of Wisconsin
Representing
Wisconsin
Public role
State executive branch
Record includes
Source-linked checks, statements, and coverage
In office since
January 7, 2019
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison (bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in educational administration)
  • National Governors Association: Tony Evers ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Wisconsin: About the Governor ↗
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Biography

Tony Evers was born on November 5, 1951, and was raised in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where he graduated from Plymouth High School. He earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in educational administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His official biography says he began his career in education as a science teacher in Baraboo and went on to work in Tomah, Oakfield, Verona and Oshkosh.

Before becoming governor, Evers served as Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction, winning statewide elections in 2009, 2013 and 2017.

Evers was elected the 46th governor of Wisconsin on November 6, 2018, and his first term began on January 7, 2019. He was re-elected on November 8, 2022, and his second term began on January 3, 2023.

Sources for this biography

  • National Governors Association: Tony Evers ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Wisconsin: About the Governor ↗

Drafted by The Baseline's automated desk from the sources listed and checked against them on Sep 19, 2026; no other source was used. Spot an error? Request a correction.

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Governor of Wisconsin is an executive office. The Baseline will not manufacture a congressional voting score for it; sourced checks, statements, and coverage appear below.

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