(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Democrats and elected leaders are remembering former President Jimmy Carter.
Gov. Tony Evers on Sunday reacted to Carter’s death at age 100.
“Former President Carter was a committed and dedicated advocate for peace, human rights, and treating others with dignity, decency, and respect—qualities that earned him respect and admiration from many across our country and around the world. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of humanitarian and public health achievements not only during and throughout his presidency but beyond it, as well,” Evers said in a statement.
Evers also promised to order flags across Wisconsin be lowered in honor of Carter.
Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin also had kind words for the former president.
“President Carter was a leader who dedicated his life to fighting for others. While he will be sorely missed, his legacy of compassion, humility, and service will long be remembered and honored. My heart is with the Carter family and American people mourning this loss,” Baldwin said.