One concern among Evers-appointed regents is that their votes could be used to deny them confirmation. To avoid potential political reprisal, the board recently voted to continue holding elections by
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Tony Evers will have the option of appointing three members to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on May 1. If the positions are filled, it would mark a shift in the board’s majority. Between 2015 and February of this year, former Governor
Scott Walker appointees made up the bulk of the policy setting board.