Governor of Wisconsin
The Governor of Wisconsin is the highest executive authority in the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The position was first filled by Nelson Dewey on June 7, 1848, the year Wisconsin became a state. Prior to statehood, there were four Governors of Wisconsin Territory.
| Governor of Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the State of Wisconsin | |
| Residence | Wisconsin Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, no term limits |
| Inaugural holder | Nelson Dewey |
| Formation | June 7, 1848 |
| Salary | $143,871.52[1] |
| Website | evers |
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Living former U.S. governors of Wisconsin
As of February 2023[update], there were five former governors of Wisconsin still living. The most recent death of a former Governor of Wisconsin was that of Tony Earl (1983–1987) on February 23, 2023.
| Governor | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth (and age) |
|---|---|---|
| Martin J. Schreiber | 1977–1979 |
8 April 1939 (aged 86) |
| Tommy Thompson | 1987–2001 |
19 November 1941 (aged 84) |
| Scott McCallum | 2001–2003 |
2 May 1950 (aged 75) |
| Jim Doyle | 2003–2011 |
23 November 1945 (aged 80) |
| Scott Walker | 2011–2019 |
2 November 1967 (aged 58) |
References
- ↑ Nick Heynen - Wisconsin State Journal. "Database: Wisconsin state employee salaries". madison.com. Archived from the original on 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
