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Tom Tiffany
RepublicanU.S. Representative (WI-7)
ⓘ What do the party and ideology labels mean?
On the ballot, partisan candidates run under a party — in Wisconsin almost always Democratic or Republican, with the occasional third-party or independent candidate. Words like progressive, conservative, libertarian, or democratic socialist are labels people use to describe themselves, not separate parties on the ballot. A label is a starting point; each candidate's sourced positions show where they actually stand.
How we do this →What is Tom Tiffany running for?
Tom Tiffany is on the ballot for Governor of Wisconsin in the August 11, 2026 Wisconsin partisan primary. 9 other candidates are on the ballot.
Also on this ballot
- Joel Brennan (Democratic)
- David Crowley (Democratic)
- Francesca Hong (Democratic)
- Kelda Roys (Democratic)
- Andy Manske (Republican)
- Oliver Carranza (Independent)
- Crystal Harper (Independent)
- Mike Kohn (Independent)
- Korey Streich (Independent)
Who is Tom Tiffany?
U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District (2020–present); former Wisconsin State Senator; endorsed by President Donald Trump (January 2026)
Trump endorsed Tiffany in January 2026
Where does Tom Tiffany stand on the issues?
ⓘ What do these stance labels mean?
Each label describes how a candidate has spoken about an issue, drawn from a sourced statement — not our opinion. Support and oppose mean they've clearly taken that side. Mixed means their statements point both ways. Evolving means their stated position has changed over time. Unclear means we couldn't find a clear public statement. Every label links to the source it came from.
How we do this →ⓘ Sourced position vs. campaign claim — what's the difference?
A sourced position is something we tied to a specific public statement, with a link. A campaign claim is what a candidate's own site says about their priorities. We keep them separate so you can see the difference between a documented stance and a self-description.
How we do this →Tiffany said he would protect farmland from foreign (Chinese) interests and AI data center development.
Position sources (1)
- campaignWisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany lists lowering costs for Wisconsinites and creating opportunity among his campaign solutions.
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- campaignTom Tiffany
Tiffany's campaign platform includes preparing children for success as a stated priority.
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- campaignTom Tiffany
The article reports Tiffany sent conflicting messages about whether he supports mail-in voting. In a March 12 interview, he stated he does not believe mail-in voting should be done.
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- reportedMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tiffany criticized Evers' Public Service Commission appointees, accusing them of approving billions in utility rate increases.
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- campaignWisconsin Public Radio
Tiffany highlights his record of securing the borders as part of his experience in Congress.
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- campaignTom Tiffany
Tiffany stated that people have the right to carry legally registered concealed guns but should consider potential consequences, adding that the issue is not the Second Amendment.
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- campaignUrban Milwaukee
Tiffany criticized Gov. Evers' partial budget veto that authorized school funding property tax increases over 400 years and pledged to repeal it on his first day in office.
Position sources (1)
- campaignWisconsin Public Radio
ⓘ What is a voting record showing me?
A roll-call vote is a recorded yes/no vote in the legislature; 'aye' means yes and 'no' means no. A 'deciding vote' is one that changed the outcome. These are the candidate's actual recorded votes, linked to the official record.
How we do this →Voting record
Recorded floor votes Tom Tiffany cast in the U.S. House of Representatives, newest first, across the 119th Congress. Every entry links to its official roll call. We don’t rate or score votes.
Covers recorded votes on bills, resolutions and amendments. Votes without a yes/no position — electing a Speaker, quorum calls — aren’t included.
638
Recorded votes
455
Voted yes
135
Voted no
92%
Participation
48 did not vote
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In their own words
“we should be doing mail-in voting”
“The problem is not the Second Amendment. If I saw a quote accurately this morning… it sounds like (Pretti's) father had some discussion with him recently, saying, 'Be careful when you go to something like this, make sure that you don't get caught up in the chaos,”
ⓘ How do I read these campaign-finance numbers?
Individual contributions come from people; PAC (political action committee) money comes from organized groups. Cash-on-hand is what a campaign has left to spend. Money shows who is backing a campaign — it is not an endorsement by us, and more money does not mean a candidate is better.
How we do this →Top reported contributors
- Republican Party of Wisconsin (Madison)$10,155,000
- Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans (Colfax)$250,000
- Kathryn Burke (Milwaukee)$20,445
- Stephen G. Kieffer (Princeton)$20,000
- Kristi Bordelon (Bossier City)$20,000
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- Rock Bordelon (Bossier City)$20,000
- Karen Silseth (Brookfield)$20,000
- Jimmy John Liautaud (Franklin)$20,000
- Matt Neumann (Hartland)$20,000
- Thomas Radtke (Winneconne)$20,000
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Top organization & PAC donors
- Republican Party of Wisconsin (Madison)PAC/Committee$10,155,000
▸ Where this money comes from
Republican Party of Wisconsin reported $8,182,285 in receipts since Jan 1, 2026. Its largest sources:
- Diane M. Hendricks$2,500,000
- Elizabeth A. Uihlein$2,130,000
- Richard E. Uihlein$2,000,000
- Wisconsin Federation of College RepublicansPAC/Committee$660,209
- Rep Assembly Campaign Com RACCPAC/Committee$175,000
Wisconsin caps what individuals may give a candidate directly, but allows unlimited giving to party committees and unlimited party transfers to candidates.
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) filings, campaignfinance.wi.gov
- Wisconsin Federation of College Republicans (Colfax)PAC/Committee$250,000
- Anti-Woke Fund (Beverly)Unregistered$7,000
- KOCHPAC-KOCH, Inc. (Wichita)Unregistered$6,000
- Volunteers for Agriculture VFA (Madison)PAC/Committee$6,000
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- Enbridge (U.S) Inc. PAC (Houston)Unregistered$5,000
- Laker PAC (Hudson)Unregistered$3,000
- Milwaukee Police Association UA State PAC (Milwaukee)Unregistered$3,000
- Citizens for Rob Hutton (Brookfield)PAC/Committee$3,000
- Accountants World (Hauppauge)$1,666
Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use
Where the money comes from
| Individuals | 22% | $2,900,447 | 10860 donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party committees | 76% | $10,155,000 | 1 donors |
| PACs & committees | 2% | $260,250 | 6 donors |
| Other | 0% | $36,956 | 21 donors |
17% from donations under $200 (8,740 donors)
- under $200$495,413 · 8,740 donors
- $200–$999$518,637 · 1,585 donors
- $1,000 and up$1,886,397 · 535 donors
Individual donors only, grouped by each donor's total
85% from Wisconsin
- Wisconsin$2,473,260 · 8,394 donors
- Out of state$429,232 · 2,471 donors
- Unknown$2,000 · 1 donors
Individuals and businesses; committees excluded
Monthly fundraising
| 2026-01 | $159,200 |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | $615,507 |
| 2026-03 | $283,496 |
| 2026-04 | $327,534 |
| 2026-05 | $3,392,268 |
| 2026-06 | $3,962,211 |
| 2026-07 | $4,610,638 |
Itemized contributions, filings through Aug 3, 2026 · Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine)
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Republican Party of Chippewa County, WI
Join us for a great picnic-style meal and visit with candidates hoping to be elected in November. We've invited all the state-wide candidates Including Tom Tiffany and Eric Toney, the four candidates running for the 7th Congressional District, Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd CD, and all the candidates running for state legislature. While a few candidates will speak to everyone, we are giving each candidate a table for their campaign literature and where those attending can meet with them and have a conversation about the things important to them. We are working to bring in a keynote speaker but don't have a name to announce at this time. Discounted tickets can be purchased online at our website (www.rpocc.com) now through July 23rd. Registration begins at 4:30 PM and a meal of Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, baked beans, Chips, Water & Lemonade will be ready around 5:00 PM. We'll even have a few raffles and items for auction.
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@TomTiffanyWI has voted for Donald Trump’s agenda 100% of the time. In Trump’s own words, Tiffany is his “sidekick.” We need a leader focused on making life easier for Wisconsin families and taking on the corruption of Washington - and that’s what I’ll do as your Governor. #MissyForWI #WisconsinGovernor #UnlockWisconsin #TomTiffany #WisDems
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Chequamegon Democrats
"He has always been at my side." Trump, on Tom Tiffany. True. Tiffany sided with Trump to throw out Wisconsin's 2020 election results. Tiffany's so-called Freedom Caucus shut down business in the U.S. Congress to comply with Trump's demand that no legislation be passed until his voter suppression "SAVE" bill is enacted. Tiffany will always be at Trump's side, not on our side. Let's elect a Democratic governor who will be on the side of Wisconsinites.
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Representative Tom Tiffany
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Posting my Tiffany Telegram from Friday: Last year, I explained how our election system does not require proof of U.S. citizenship when individuals register to vote. Individuals simply check a box saying they are a citizen, and somehow that’s considered “good enough” to vote. This is why states from Ohio to Virginia to Texas have discovered non-citizens on their voter rolls, with some even casting ballots. And in states like California, Illinois, and Minnesota, voters aren’t even required to show ID at the polls. This opens the door to fraud and dilutes the voice of every legal voter. We should all agree that the integrity of our elections should be better than “good enough.” Wisconsinites have seen these vulnerabilities and demanded change. In 2025, 63% of voters supported requiring voter ID. In 2024, 70% voted to ensure non-citizens do not vote in our elections. These are overwhelming majorities that cut across party lines, and they emphasize that the people of our state want elections that are secure, transparent, and honest. But Wisconsin Democrats continue to stand in the way. They have blocked audits of our voter rolls, even as concerns grow about outdated data. Attorney General Josh Kaul went so far as to sue in order to overturn a Waukesha judge’s decision requiring the Wisconsin Elections Commission to check for non-citizens on our rolls. If you’re afraid of transparency, it usually means you’re trying to hide something. It also shows why Congress must finally deliver serious election reforms. That is why I voted for the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship when individuals register to vote, and it’s also why this past week I cosponsored Congressman Bryan Steil's Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. The MEGA Act is a common-sense election reform bill that: ✅Requires voter ID ✅Verifies citizenship during registration ✅Ensures states maintain accurate voter rolls ✅Requires mail ballots to arrive by the close of polls on Election Day ✅Makes sure states use auditable paper ballots rather than electronic slips ✅Bans ballot harvesting Every American must show documentation to fly, to obtain a hunting or fishing license, and heck, even to buy a beer. Our elections should be no different.
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Mandela Barnes
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In the news about Tom Tiffany
Coverage a BadgerBrief editor reviewed and confirmed belongs here. We link out — we don’t summarize. How we handle coverage ↗
- A cheat sheet for the 2026 Wisconsin midterms ↗2026-06-18WUWM · news outlet · WUWM is funded through a combination of listener donations, grants, and public funding.WUWM is owned and operated by the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, with the license held by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. source ↗
- Donald Trump endorses Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race ↗2026-01-28Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- How Trump's Tom Tiffany endorsement scrambles Wisconsin governor race ↗2026-01-30Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- Tommy Thompson endorses Tiffany, ending speculation about his own run ↗2026-05-08Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor's Race ↗2026-01-27Urban Milwaukee · news outlet · The funding model for Urban Milwaukee includes both advertising and a small retail outlet that sells Milwaukee-themed souvenirs and gifts.Urban Milwaukee was founded by Jeramey Jannene and Dave Reid, with Jeramey Jannene currently serving as president. Bruce Murphy joined as the editor in 2012. source ↗
- 10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor's Ballot As Filing Closes ↗2026-06-02Urban Milwaukee · news outlet · The funding model for Urban Milwaukee includes both advertising and a small retail outlet that sells Milwaukee-themed souvenirs and gifts.Urban Milwaukee was founded by Jeramey Jannene and Dave Reid, with Jeramey Jannene currently serving as president. Bruce Murphy joined as the editor in 2012. source ↗
- Governor candidate Tom Tiffany sends mixed signals on mail-in voting ↗2026-03-17Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · news outletGannett
- Republicans call for unity, endorse Tom Tiffany, at annual state convention ↗2026-05-17Wisconsin Public Radio · news outlet · The outlet is funded through a combination of state appropriations, listener donations, and grants.Wisconsin Public Radio is owned by the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board and the University of Wisconsin System, Board of Regents. source ↗
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- campaignCampaign Website
- reportedWUWM Voter Guide
- officialFEC Profile (as House candidate)
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