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Melissa Hughes: “Governor Evers announced in July that he was not going to…”

Featuring: Melissa Hughes, Secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

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Published | Video Starts at 06:19

Why would you put all that aside to throw your hat into the ring in this crazy race for Wisconsin governor at this crazy time in our nation's history? You know, when Governor Evers announced in July that he was not going to run for re-election. re election, I saw an opportunity to bring my skills and my experience in building economies, in helping Wisconsin businesses expand to the governor's office. (06:19–06:37)

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Asserts that Governor Tony Evers announced he would not seek re-election in July.

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