governor

Tony Evers

Tony Evers (D) is the current governor of Wisconsin and former Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin (2009-2019).

Associations:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

National Education Association

Everytown for Gun Safety

party

Democrat

jurisdiction

Wisconsin

service dates

January 9, 2019 - Present

gender

Male

Personal Moments

1951

Evers is born

Anthony Evers is born in Plymouth, Wisconsin, on November 5 to Jean and Raymond Evers.

1974-1986

Evers attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tony Evers receives his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership.

1979-1984

Evers is the principal of affiliated Tomah Schools

Evers works as Tomah Elementary School's principal from 1979-1980, then as principal of Tomah High School from 1980-1984.

1992-2001

Evers works as an administrator

Evers serves as the administrator of the Cooperative Education Service Agency in the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

2008

Evers is cured of cancer

After being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, Evers goes under intensive surgery and is now cured.

Campaign History

1993

Evers’s first attempt to run for state superintendent

Evers is defeated by John Benson in Wisconsin’s race for state superintendent.

2001-2009

Evers is promoted to Deputy Superintendent

Evers becomes Wisconsin’s Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction.

2009

Evers is elected to State Superintendent

This time, Evers wins the election and will remain State Superintendent for two additional terms.

2018

Evers wins the governorship

Evers won against Grand Old Party candidate Scott Walker in Wisconsin’s general election for governor.

2022

Governor Evers seeks reelection and wins

He will face Republican nominee Tim Michels in the general election. Evers wins reelection with 51.2% of the vote.

Position on Key Issues

Economic Development

Evers is concerned with boosting the strength of the state’s budget. The governor has focused on policies promoting tax breaks for the middle class and supporting small businesses. Aiming to attract new workers in Wisconsin, Evers has also supported initiatives that reduce local barriers to filling jobs, expand child care, and create new worker training programs.

Education

As a long-life educator, Evers asserts that investing in children is beneficial to the general public overall. The governor has favored investments to improve the quality of public education, including vocational schools, universities, colleges, and special education programs. In addition to increasing investments and aid, Governor Evers also focuses on students’ mental health, supporting the development of school-based mental health programs.

Infrastructure

The governor says investments in infrastructure are critical to improving living standards. Evers has been supportive of expanding broadband access, specifically in rural areas. Governor Evers also focuses on roads and bridges, taking action to improve roads and transportation systems.

Key Issues:

Economic Development

Education

Infrastructure