Overview
- President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor in a Truth Social post, calling him a proven ally and giving him a 'Complete and Total Endorsement.'
- Tiffany accepted the endorsement and reiterated campaign themes focused on lowering taxes and utility rates, cutting red tape, and 'restoring common-sense leadership' in Madison.
- Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann suspended his campaign less than 24 hours after the endorsement, leaving Tiffany as the only Republican in the race.
- Trump also endorsed Michael Alfonso for Tiffany’s 7th District House seat, with Alfonso highlighting his support for the president’s agenda as he enters a GOP field that includes Paul Wassgren and Jessi Ebben.
- Democratic leaders criticized the endorsement and continue a crowded primary that includes Sara Rodriguez, Mandela Barnes, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys, Missy Hughes, and Joel Brennan; Tiffany entered the week with a clear fundraising edge over Schoemann.