Swing state Dem gov bows out of 2026 race, insists he'd win if he ran: 'No question'

Two-term Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he will not be running for a third term, choosing to close out five decades in public service. 

Evers shared a video message on social media with the announcement. He said there was "no question" he'd win if he ran again, but Evers said he owed it to his family to step down so that he can focus more on them. 

"I began my run for governor as a proud Plymouth progressive and that's still who I am today. I'm a science...