Evers announces last chance to apply for a pardon before next governor takes office

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 322

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gov. Tony Evers announced a deadline of Oct. 5 as the last day for a Wisconsinite to submit an application for a pardon for a crime, before Evers’ second and last term as governor ends in January 2027.

Distinct from a commutation or a parole order, a pardon restores rights that a person loses if convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a …

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