Who is Tom Tiffany, the latest Republican in Wisconsin governor’s race?

After months of teasing a run for Wisconsin governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is officially in the race.

The northern Wisconsin congressman launched his campaign Sept. 23. He joins two Republicans already in the primary field: Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and Whitefish Bay businessman Bill Berrien. A crowded Democratic primary is also taking shape for the 2026 election.

In a statement, Tiffany said he is “ready to lead for every corner of our state.”

“In 2026, Wisconsin will have a choice between opportunity, security, and freedom or following the path of failure seen in Minnesota and Illinois. I will not allow our state to be dragged down that woke and broke road,” Tiffany said.

Here’s what to know about Tiffany, the latest Republican to launch a run for governor:

What is Tom Tiffany’s political experience?

Tiffany has represented Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District — covering much of the northern half of the state — since 2020. He was first elected in a special election, replacing former congressman and current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Tiffany has been reelected by more than 20-point margins in the solidly red district.

In the House of Representatives, Tiffany sits on the Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on the Judiciary. Legislation he’s introduced recently includes ending an exception to a visa program that universities use for hard-to-fill jobs and delisting the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. Tiffany has also raised concerns over Canadian wildfire smoke affecting his district.

Before Congress, Tiffany served in the state Legislature for a decade, first as a state representative and later as a state senator. Tiffany was a member of the powerful budget-writing committee in the state Capitol. Tiffany also served as a supervisor for the Town of Little Rice from 2009 to 2013.

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