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Rep. Tom Tiffany Enters 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Race, Shaking Up GOP Field

His launch elevates a Trump-aligned contender in a toss-up open-seat contest with crowded primaries.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany holds an egg carton as he begins his speech Saturday, May 17, 2025, during the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention in Rothschild, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI) speaking at a press conference about border security organized by the House Republican Congressional Border Security Caucus at the U.S. Capitol.
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Overview

  • On Tuesday, Tiffany announced his bid on WISN’s Dan O’Donnell show and released a launch video.
  • He pledged to freeze property taxes and restrict Chinese purchases of farmland, and he reiterated support for Trump’s tariffs and conservative social positions.
  • Trump has not endorsed, a potentially pivotal factor as Tiffany is cast as an early GOP frontrunner over Josh Schoemann and Bill Berrien.
  • The seat opened after Gov. Tony Evers opted against a third term, and analysts highlight hurdles for a northern Wisconsin Republican given Democratic strength in Milwaukee and Madison.
  • Democrats quickly criticized his record as their field expands to include Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, David Crowley, Kelda Roys and Francesca Hong.