Kathy Evers
Kathy Evers | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Wisconsin | |
| Assumed role January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Tony Evers |
| Preceded by | Tonette Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1950 Plymouth, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Tony Evers |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Governor's Mansion |
Kathleen F. Evers (born 1950) is the First Lady of Wisconsin,[1][2] serving alongside her husband, Governor of Wisconsin Tony Evers.[3][4]
Early life and family
Evers grew up in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Evers met her future husband in kindergarten; their first date was the junior prom. Evers graduated from Plymouth High School and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac.
Evers has three children and seven grandchildren. Evers is a retired software and technical support educator, including work in the McFarland School District, technical colleges, and in the private sector.[5][6]
First Lady of Wisconsin
Upon her husband's inauguration on January 7, 2019, Evers began serving in the role of First Lady of Wisconsin.[7] During the 2018 election, Evers led a "Women for Tony" task force across the state to mobilize women voters. This included an event with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.[8][9][10] Evers also appeared at rallies alongside Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin.[11][12][13][14]
Evers joined her husband for the National Governors Association 2018 Summit and hosts tours at the Wisconsin Governor's Mansion.[15][16]
References
- ↑ Staff, NBC15. "Tony and Kathy Evers visit Children's Hospital, local church for Thanksgiving". www.nbc15.com. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ Journal, Mark Sommerhauser | Wisconsin State. "With call to transcend party, Tony Evers takes oath to become Wisconsin's 46th governor". madison.com. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ↑ McBride, Jessica (2018-11-04). "Kathy Evers, Tony Evers' Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ Press, Associated (2019-01-08). "Evers issues anti-discrimination order". Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ↑ "Tony Evers seeks a new life a decade after nearly losing his own to cancer". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ↑ "Tony Evers – TAA – Graduate Worker Union of UW-Madison". Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ Milwaukee, Urban. "Governor-elect Tony Evers Attending National Governors Association Meeting". Urban Milwaukee. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ "Join Women for Tony". Tony Evers for Wisconsin. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
- ↑ Evers, Tony (2018-06-01). "Kathy and I are excited to be back in Oshkosh! #WisDems18pic.twitter.com/Y9iv6yNn0n". @tony4wi. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ Opoien, Jessie (2018-10-16). "Former gov candidate @keldahelenroys, former Fitchburg mayor Frances Huntley-Cooper and Kathy Evers are kicking off "Women for @Tony4WI" events in Madison and Eau Claire today. #wigovpic.twitter.com/oNei3NMPbt". @jessieopie. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ "Joe Biden campaigns for Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers: 'We're in a battle for America's soul'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ Times, Jessie Opoien | The Capital. "Joe Biden campaigns for Tammy Baldwin, Tony Evers: 'We have to restore the character of the country'". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ Radio, The Devil's Advocates (2018-10-30). "Joe Biden pulls Kathy #Evers on the stage, running for Governor is a team sport! #UncleJoe on campus, #GoBadgers! #GoVote!pic.twitter.com/cbAPi0zG91". @devilradio. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ "At Rally With Warren, Baldwin Says 'Democracy Is On The Ballot'". Wisconsin Public Radio. 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ↑ "Governor-elect Tony Evers Attending National Governors Association Meeting" (PDF). www.thewheelerreport.com. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
- ↑ "Evers family hosts tours after moving into governor's mansion". WKOW. 2019-01-13. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
External links
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Tonette Walker |
First Lady of Wisconsin 2019–present |
Incumbent |
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