Press Release: Gov. Evers Grants 210 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 2,237

State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 07/31/2026 11:00 AM CDT
Office of Governor Tony Evers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2026
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov 
 
Gov. Evers Grants 210 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 2,237
 
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has granted another 210 pardons, bringing his total number of pardons granted during his time in office to 2,237. 

“A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that signals an individual has paid their debt to society, worked to make amends, and turned their lives around,” said Gov. Evers. “Everyone receiving a pardon today has put in the work to earn a second chance and the opportunity to keep growing, doing good, and building a better life—and as governor, I am proud to offer these pardons today.”

The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to pardon individuals convicted of a crime. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records.   

Under Executive Order #30, individuals convicted of a Wisconsin felony may apply for a pardon if they completed their sentence at least five years ago and have no pending criminal charges. Individuals currently required to register on the sex offender registry are ineligible for a pardon. Executive Order #130 established an expedited review process for applications that meet stricter criteria, including a greater length of time elapsed since sentence completion and nonviolent nature of the offenses. 

The pardon application, instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions about the pardon process can be found on the governor’s website at www.evers.wi.gov/pardons.  

A pardon is not a commutation. For information regarding the commutation process and eligibility in the state of Wisconsin, visit the commutation information page on Gov. Evers’ website.  
 
The list of pardon recipients is attached. An online version of this release is available here.
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