WISCONSIN (WTAQ-WRN) — “An odd story.” That from Governor Tony Evers, on suggestions from some Republican lawmakers regarding his pick for Secretary of State.
Evers said some Republicans believe he colluded with Sarah Godlewski, Mandela Barnes, and others regarding LaFollette’s resignation.
Doug LaFollette, who’d been Secretary of State for decades, abruptly resigned last week, and Evers tapped Godlewski for the job.
“He brought my office a letter saying ‘I’m sick of this stuff.’ He left. I appointed a completely competent person to do the work, and that’s the end of that story.” said Evers.
LaFollette was just reelected in November.
Evers won’t call a special election to fill the remainder of his term, as called for by some Republicans.
