WI-GOV: Wisconsin lieutenant governor (D) launches bid to succeed Tony Evers

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) announced Friday she’s launching a bid to succeed Gov. Tony Evers (D) next year, one day after the governor announced he would not seek a third term.

“Look, we’ve got a real shot at flipping the state Legislature, and with a Democratic governor, we can finally expand Medicaid and boost our health care workforce,” Rodriguez said in her launch video.

“We can strengthen our farms, unions and small businesses, fund our public schools and give teachers the raise they’ve earned,” she continued. “That’s the right path, and it’s what you and your family deserve.”

Rodriguez is one of the first major Democrats to wade into next year’s gubernatorial race. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said Friday he “will be taking steps toward entering the race for Governor,” according to Spectrum News 1. Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has told news outlets he’s considering a bid, too.




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