Tony Evers is an American politician and educator who serves as the Governor of Wisconsin. He took office on January 7, 2019, after winning the election against the incumbent governor. Evers is a member of the Democratic Party and has a background in education, having worked as a teacher and school administrator. Before becoming governor, Evers was the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Wisconsin from 2009 to 2018. He focused on improving education and advocating for public schools during his tenure. Evers has prioritized issues such as healthcare, education funding, and environmental protection in his governorship.