Kaul not running for governor, will seek third term as AG

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul speaks about Drug Take Back Day April 19, 2023. PC: Fox 11 Online

MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Wisconsin’s attorney general won’t be running for governor.

Democrat Josh Kaul’s Tuesday announcement that he’ll seek a third term as attorney general ends weeks of speculation that he might get into the race to succeed Democratic Governor Tony Evers, who’s not running again.

In a statement, Kaul said this “a critical time” for the nation with some basic rights “under threat.” He said it’s critical that Wisconsin “continue to have an AG who will stand up for our freedoms and the rule of law.”

Kaul and other Democratic attorneys general have had several successful legal challenges to the Trump administration.

There are currently six Democrats running for governor.