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Tom Tiffany Launches 2026 Wisconsin Governor Bid in Open-Seat Race

The Trump-aligned congressman enters as the perceived GOP front-runner without a Trump endorsement.

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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

  • Tiffany announced his campaign on WISN-AM’s Dan O’Donnell show and in a launch video, pledging to freeze property taxes and curb purchases of Wisconsin farmland by China.
  • He joins Republicans Josh Schoemann and Bill Berrien in a growing field, as Democrats including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, David Crowley, Kelda Roys and Francesca Hong compete on their side.
  • Coverage describes Tiffany as a likely leader in the GOP primary, though strategists note challenges translating his deep-red northern base into a statewide win.
  • Democrats moved quickly to define his record, branding him “Tariff Lover Tom” and highlighting his support for tariffs and his 2020 objections to electoral votes, as well as other controversial votes.
  • A three-term U.S. representative for Wisconsin’s 7th District and former state legislator, Tiffany emphasized conservative themes on taxes, regulation and culture in his opening message.