Tony Evers sworn in as Wisconsin's 46th governor, pledges to put 'people first'

For the first time in eight years, a Democrat occupies the east wing of the state Capitol.

With a pledge to seek unity and overcome partisan divisions, Gov. Tony Evers was sworn in on Monday as Wisconsin's 46th governor.

"As elected officials, we are reminded that our obligation and our allegiance are to the people of this state, not any political leader or party. That is the promise and the spirit of our service," Evers said in his remarks. "May we dare to transcend divisiveness and party line. May we have courage in our conscience. And may we be willing to do what’s best for the next generation rather than the next election."

Evers, 67, was serving his third term as state Superintendent of Public Instruction when he launched his campaign for governor. Before heading the state Department of Public Instruction, Evers served for eight years as deputy superintendent of schools. He grew up in Plymouth and worked as a science teacher, high school principal and district superintendent in Baraboo, Tomah, Oakfield and Verona. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy, for 46 years. The couple, who first met in kindergarten, has three grown children and seven grandchildren.

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