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Tom Tiffany Launches Bid for Wisconsin Governor in 2026

The move immediately recalibrates the Republican primary in a rare open gubernatorial contest.

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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 candidacy on The Dan O'Donnell Show and released a launch video emphasizing his rural roots and conservative message.
  • He pledged to freeze property taxes and to curb purchases of Wisconsin farmland by buyers from China, while signaling support for Trump-era tariffs.
  • The Republican field now includes Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and manufacturer Bill Berrien, with Tiffany widely described as the early front-runner despite no immediate endorsement from President Trump.
  • Democrats swiftly attacked Tiffany’s record, with the state party and the Democratic Governors Association highlighting his stances on tariffs, abortion, and past budget votes.
  • The seat is open after Gov. Tony Evers opted against a third term, and Democrats including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, state Sen. Kelda Roys and state Rep. Francesca Hong are vying to keep the office.