Governor Tony Evers delivers his final pardons of 2025. Democratic Governor Tony Evers granted another 167 pardons this week, bringing his total number of pardons during his time in office to 1807. Evers says the pardons offer people a second chance to give back and make amends. A pardon is an official act of forgiveness that restores rights lost when someone is convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury, hold public office, and hold certain professional licenses. A pardon does not expunge court records.