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 January 2019, there were six former governors of Wisconsin still living. The most recent death of a former Governor of Wisconsin was that of Patrick Lucey (1971–1977) on May 10, 2014.
| Governor | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth (and age) |
|---|---|---|
| Martin J. Schreiber | 1977–1979 | April 8, 1939 |
| Anthony S. Earl | 1983–1987 | April 12, 1936 |
| Tommy Thompson | 1987–2001 | November 19, 1941 |
| Scott McCallum | 2001–2003 | May 2, 1950 |
| Jim Doyle | 2003–2011 | November 23, 1945 |
| Scott Walker | 2011–2019 | November 2, 1967 |
References
- Nick Heynen - Wisconsin State Journal. "Database: Wisconsin state employee salaries". madison.com.
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