Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bid - UPI.com

July 25 (UPI) -- Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is running for governor, the former emergency room nurse confirmed Friday.

"I'm used to being on my feet and getting right to the point, so let's go. First, I have an announcement. I'm running for governor," Rodriguez announced in a video released Friday, her 50th birthday.

Rodriguez joins the Democratic primary field to replace Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis.

Evers, 73, announced in a video Thursday he would not seek re-election in November when he will turn 74. Evers has been the Governor of Wisconsin for six years and in public service for 50 years.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bid - UPI.com

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