Governor of Wisconsin | |
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Residence | Wisconsin Governor's Mansion |
Term length | Four years, no term limits |
Inaugural holder | Nelson Dewey |
Formation | June 7, 1848 |
Salary | $143,871.52[1] |
Website | evers |
The Governor of Wisconsin is the highest executive authority in the government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The position was first filled by Nelson Dewey on June 7, 1848, the year Wisconsin became a state. Prior to statehood, there were four Governors of Wisconsin Territory.