Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez announced her withdrawal from the Democratic gubernatorial primary on July 17, 2026. This decision follows the revelation of significant errors in her campaign's financial reporting. Rodriguez was previously viewed as a leading candidate to replace retiring Governor Tony Evers.
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Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Withdraws from Gubernatorial Race Due to Financial Reporting Issues
Sara Rodriguez, the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, has suspended her campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial primary due to serious financial reporting errors disclosed by her campaign. Rodriguez was considered a top contender to succeed retiring Governor Tony Evers.
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