Democrat Tony Evers’ decision not to seek a third term sets up something unusual in this political era — a truly “open” race for governor.

The decision is likely to invite a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination in a battleground state the party hopes to control.

MADISON – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers entered office facing headwinds from a Legislature that sought to hobble his authority, and announced his departure just after signing a state budget passed with bipartisan support.