July 24, 2025
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers today announced he will not be seeking reelection today. In response, 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement:
“Governor Tony Evers isn’t your typical elected official—as a former high school science teacher and principal, he jumped into politics because he believed Wisconsin students and kids deserved better.
“Since taking on—and defeating—the face of the Tea Party in 2018, Governor Evers has consistently delivered for Wisconsinites across the board. While in office, he secured the largest increase in public school funding for any governor in the history of the state; blocked Republicans’ efforts to suppress votes and invoke a Civil War era abortion ban; and increased transparency and accountability in drug pricing. Governor Evers has always led with science and common sense, proving that when STEM leaders are in office, a better future is possible.
“We’re proud to have stood with Governor Evers every step of the way. His leadership and dedication should be the standard for leaders across the nation. We thank him for his service to Wisconsin and wish him the best in his retirement at the end of his term.”
314 Action is the only national organization working to recruit, train and elect Democratic scientists across all levels of government—from the Senate down to local school boards. The organization is powered by a grassroots community of over six million people supporting scientists and health care professionals who will use science and facts to address the most urgent issues facing our generation.
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