Madison Reporter

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers recently granted 25 additional pardons, bring the total amount of pardons he has granted during the course of his governorship to more than 400.

WMTV News reported that with the recent pardons, the governor has granted 416 pardons during his time in office.

"I’m proud to grant these 25 pardons today to recognize the hard work these folks have done in their communities and lives to make amends and give back to their communities," Evers said, according to WMTV. 

Evers has given more pardons in his first three years as governor than any other governor in contemporary history. 

All 25 of those that received pardons were relatively young when they were initially incarcerated and have since proven themselves, through obtaining college degrees or learning trades.

“These individuals have recognized and acknowledged their past mistakes, and this sends a powerful message of redemption as each of them work to build a brighter, better future for themselves and their communities,” Evers said in December, according to WMTV.

Pardons restore rights to those previously convicted of a felony, including the right to serve on a jury and hold public office. Between 1971 and 1977, previous Wisconsin Gov. Patrick Lucey issued 457 pardons, the current highest number of pardons by any Wisconsin governor.