MADISON, Wis. — On Friday, Republican manufacturer Bill Berrien announced that he is dropping out of the race for governor, after he announced his candidacy in the 2026 race in July.

Berrien, a former Navy SEAL and a manufacturing CEO, issued the following statement announcing his decision to end his campaign for governor of Wisconsin:

“After hunting down war criminals in Bosnia as a Navy SEAL Platoon Leader, I had no idea that running for political office could be almost as dangerous. Eleven weeks ago, I launched my campaign for Governor with a dream for making this The Wisconsin Century, starting this decade. Today, I choose to end it on my terms.”

“As I entered this race for Governor 11 weeks ago, I saw an amazing opportunity for us to turn our state around after six years of being s

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