Wisconsin Democrat Gov. Tony Evers received sharp criticism for his weak response to the devastating riots which played out in his state five years ago.

However, Republicans learned that they will soon be rid of Evers as the powerful Democrat announced this week that he will not seek reelection. 

Evers won't run

According to Breitbart, Evers revealed his intention not to run for another term in office via a video statement, which he posted to social media on Thursday.

A love letter from me to Kathy and my family—and to you, Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/VDcztZ6JPy

— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) July 24, 2025

"It is the honor of my life to give back to the state that raised me. I began my run for governor as a proud Plymouth progressive, and that’s still who I am today," Evers declared.

"I'm a science teacher at heart who ended up running for office and winning five straight statewide elections. So would I win if I ran the sixth time? Of course, no question about that," he insisted.

Controversial vetoes recalled

"But whether I win or not has never been part of my calculus about running again. Here's the truth, Wisconsin: the only thing I love more than being your governor is being a husband, a dad, and a grandpa," Evers continued.

The governor went on to assert that after having "spent 50 years in public services" he now intends to focus on spending time with his family.

Breitbart noted how Evers' time in the governor's mansion has been marked by left-wing radicalism, with one recent example having come in April.

The website recalled how that month saw him veto a bill which would have protected girls by dividing school sports teams along lines of biological sex.

Language, gender controversies mar tenure

What's more, in May the governor vetoed another piece of legislation that would have banned sex-change drugs and surgeries for minors.

In another bizarre move, Evers supported a Democrat-authored budget bill which aimed to rewrite language concerning the family.

Under its provisions, the word "mother" would be replaced in state statutes with "inseminated person." What's more, the term "husband" would be superseded by "spouse."

Breitbart noted that the proposal was subjected to derision from observers, including from former swimmer and political activist Riley Gaines, who called Evers a "creep."