matplotlib
diff --git a/‎lib/matplotlib/widgets.py
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@@ -2573,10 +2573,13 @@ def __init__(self, ax, onselect, direction, *, minspan=0, useblit=False,
 
     def new_axes(self, ax, *, _props=None, _init=False):
         """Set SpanSelector to operate on a new Axes."""
-        self.ax = ax
+        reconnect = False
         if _init or self.canvas is not ax.figure.canvas:
             if self.canvas is not None:
                 self.disconnect_events()
+            reconnect = True
+        self.ax = ax
+        if reconnect:
             self.connect_default_events()
 
         # Reset