Tom Tiffany

Tiffany attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, where he completed a degree in agricultural economics. He owned and operated a river cruise company and worked as a dam tender. Tiffany was a town supervisor in Little Rice, Wisconsin, and served on the Oneida County Economic Development Board of Directors.[2]

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Campaign websiteTiffany's campaign website stated the following:Lower Costs for Every WisconsiniteAlongside President Trump, Tom delivered the largest tax cut in history for working families, seniors, and small businesses. He ended taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. He expanded affordable childcare, opened more pathways to trade schools, and created real opportunities for workers to get ahead.But under Democrat leadership in Madison, Wisconsin is slipping down the woke and broke path of Illinois and Minnesota. Families are paying more, energy costs are now the second highest in the Midwest, and Wisconsin is among the worst states to start a business. This is why leadership matters more than ever.Tom has a proven record of standing up for Wisconsinites, and as governor, he will keep delivering results. He will freeze property taxes, repeal Governor Evers’ massive 400-year tax increase, and drive down energy costs by unleashing reliable baseload power. He will also cut burdensome regulations to make housing, childcare, and healthcare more affordable.Restore Order and Create OpportunityTom will restore order and create opportunity for our great state. That means building again. Manufacturing again. Powering Wisconsin with reliable, affordable energy again, and protecting Wisconsin workers from being undercut by foreign labor.It also means safer streets by giving law enforcement the resources they need, banning sanctuary cities, and ending the revolving door policies that put repeat offenders back on our streets.In Congress, Tom led the fight to secure our borders and end sanctuary cities, even pushing to withhold federal funding from states and local governments that refused to enforce immigration laws. As governor, he will bring that same determination to Madison, because the safety and prosperity of all Wisconsinites will always be his top priority.Prepare Kids for SuccessWhen Tom talks to parents across Wisconsin—from Milwaukee to Hayward, Green Bay to Eau Claire—they all say the same thing: they want schools that actually prepare their kids for success.Under the so-called “education governor” Tony Evers, only 31% of 4th graders are reading at grade level, which is below Mississippi. Wisconsin kids deserve better. They should be in school learning to read, write, and do math in the classroom, not getting brainwashed to believe that some of their classmates are “oppressors” and others are “victims” based solely on their skin tone.Tom will deliver real results, higher standards, and honest report cards. Education dollars will go to students, teachers, and local communities, not the system. Great teachers will earn more, school leaders will be held accountable, and every child, no matter their zip code, will have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success.Protect What Makes Wisconsin GreatProtect Common Sense: Tom will stand up for Wisconsin values, a way of life where common sense beats woke nonsense. He believes girls’ sports and locker rooms should be for girls, and that moms are moms, not “inseminated persons.” He will also ensure that able-bodied adults without children work in order to receive welfare benefits, which nearly 80% of Wisconsinites supported in 2023.Protect Farmers: Tom has delivered for Wisconsin’s farmers, supporting dairy producers, ginseng growers, and mink farmers through key farm support programs in Congress. He also fought to ban the death tax and protect Wisconsin farmland from being destroyed by wind and solar projects. As governor, Tom will make sure not a single acre of our farmland falls into the hands of Communist China. He will also ensure the next generation of Wisconsin’s farmers has the tools and resources they need to keep putting food on our tables.Protect Sportsmen and Women: Tom will stand up for our hunters and anglers, because Wisconsin wouldn’t be Wisconsin without hunting and fishing. In Congress, he led the effort to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. As governor, he will protect sportsmen and women from the Democrats’ endless parade of license fee increases.— Tom Tiffany's campaign website (August 24, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Campaign ads

"Milwaukee County Resident: David Crowley's Got to Go" – Tiffany campaign ad, released September 15, 2026

"'It's Preposterous': David Crowley Approved Tablets for Violent Inmates in Milwaukee County Jail" – Tiffany campaign ad, released September 8, 2026

"'We've Paid Enough': Nurse and Mom of Three Warns Wisconsin About David Crowley's Tax Hikes" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 31, 2026

"David Crowley Will Tax It All: Your Paycheck, Your Home, Your Everyday Purchases" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 25, 2026

"Data Center David Crowley Wants to Cover Wisconsin with More Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 23, 2026

"Data Center David Crowley: Socialism with a Smile" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 22, 2026

"Data Center David Crowley Wants Wisconsin to Be a Data Center Hub for the 'Entire Globe'" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 17, 2026

"'Geez, That's Crazy!'" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 12, 2026

"Tom Tiffany: It's Time to Fix Problems With Common-Sense Solutions" – Tiffany campaign ad, released August 11, 2026

"Breakfast with the Tiffanys: Tom Tiffany Serves Up Common-Sense Solutions for Wisconsin" – Tiffany campaign ad, released July 9, 2026

"Stop the 'Udderly Ridiculous' Cost of Living. Vote Tom Tiffany for Governor." – Tiffany campaign ad, released June 10, 2026

"Send in Tom Tiffany This November to Clean Up the Bull in Madison" – Tiffany campaign ad, released May 22, 2026

"It's Time to Send in the Dam Man. Vote Tom Tiffany for Governor." – Tiffany campaign ad, released May 13, 2026

"Cliché, You Betcha. Vote Tom Tiffany for Governor." – Tiffany campaign ad, released April 14, 2026

"Stop the Sticker Shock. Produce Reliable, Affordable Energy. Vote Tom Tiffany for Governor." – Tiffany campaign ad, released February 17, 2026

"Everything" – Tiffany campaign ad, released October 1, 2025

"I'm Tom Tiffany and I'm Running for Governor of Wisconsin" – September 23, 2025

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Campaign website

Tiffany's campaign website stated the following:

STANDING WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP

Tom was proud to stand with Wisconsin and vote to elect Donald Trump as President of the United States in 2016. In Congress, Tom will work with President Trump to keep America great and ensure prosperity and freedom for future generations.

REDUCING THE DEFICIT, CUTTING SPENDING

Just like Wisconsin families must balance their budgets, so must America. Tom believes that federal spending is out of control. Tom has proven he will take balancing budgets seriously. In Wisconsin, Tom and his colleagues took a $3.6 billion deficit and turned it into balanced budgets, $13 billion in tax cuts, and the largest rainy day fund in state history!

Tom believes that we need to take an underlying look at the whole federal budget – how our government operates and where we can find massive, systemic savings for the taxpayer. Tom supports repealing the Davis-Bacon law that increases the costs of everyday federal building projects.

BUILDING A PRO-JOBS ECONOMY

Tom and his wife Chris were the proud owners of an excursion business, Wilderness Cruises, on the Willow Flowage for two decades. He used that small business experience to help more Wisconsinites find work than ever before in our state's history. In Congress, Tom will work with President Trump to ensure America keeps good, family-supporting jobs.

PROTECTING THE UNBORN

As the dad of three daughters, Tom has seen the miracle of life firsthand. He is proud to be pro-life and to support President Trump as he works to protect the unborn. A proven fighter for life, Tom has defunded Planned Parenthood at the state level and will work in Congress, so no taxpayers' dollars go to support abortions.

DRAINING THE SWAMP

Tom has always fought for the rights of property owners. In Congress, he'll fight for your property rights against the bureaucrats in the swamp. He'll work to give more power to the people by cutting red tape.

Tom supports initiatives like the SWAMP Act, which would take federal agencies and move them right into the heart of the country. Lowering costs and moving our agencies away from the swamp to where the problem solvers are – real America. Tom has firsthand experience at the state level, where he successfully relocated the Division of Forestry in the Department of Natural Resources from Madison to Northern Wisconsin.

SECURING OUR SOUTHERN BORDER

Tom stands with President Trump as he works to secure our border to stop the inflow of drugs and human trafficking into our country. First and foremost, America needs to build a wall to secure our southern border. Then, there can be a broader discussion about ending chain migration and a merit-based immigration process. Tom does not support amnesty.

DEFENDING THE 2ND AMENDMENT

A proud National Rifle Association lifetime member with an A+ rating, Tom helped pass both concealed carry and Castle Doctrine in his first term. When Governor Evers proposed restricting people's 2nd Amendment rights, Tom stepped forward and stopped Evers' gun-grabbing efforts.

In Congress, Tom will stop attacks on the 2nd Amendment and champion your ability to fight for freedom and defend yourself against tyranny.

CHAMPIONING AGRICULTURE

Tom grew up on a 50-cow dairy farm. With his seven brothers and sisters, they learned about hard work from their mom and dad on the farm. Tom will take his work ethic, learned on the farm, to Washington to champion free and fair trade deals. He'll work so there are fewer government regulations so all Wisconsin farms can succeed.

SUPPORTING RURAL VETERANS

Because of our veterans, our children and grandchildren's futures are safe. Nothing makes Tom more proud than standing up, putting his hand over his heart, and thinking of his gratitude for those who are serving and have served to protect the red, white, and blue. That's why he's worked to make Wisconsin the best state in the nation for veterans to come back to after they serve.

In Congress, Tom will make sure veterans have the support they need to find quality jobs and health care in our rural communities.

CONTINUING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

While socialists like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fight for the Green New Deal that would bankrupt Wisconsin small businesses and manufacturers, Tom knows the answer for the future is homegrown American energy. One of the greatest things we've done as a nation is becoming energy independent. Energy independence provides job security, economic security, and national security. Overregulation puts this all at risk.

Tom promotes energy efficiency whenever possible. He believes alternative sources must be able to stand on their own in the marketplace without government interference or assistance.

MAKING HEALTH CARE AFFORDABLE

While socialists in the House want to enact Medicare for all that would bankrupt taxpayers and result in Medicare for none, Tom knows there's a better way. With more choice, competition, and transparency, Americans will get better access to health care at lower costs.

Tom supports President Trump's efforts to hold drug companies accountable with greater transparency. This will lead to lower prices on prescription drugs and health care in general. By inserting competition into health care, we can lower costs. Providers will have to compete for patients' business, resulting in higher quality and lower costs.

ENCOURAGING A CONVENTION OF STATES

Tom is a firm believer in the 10th Amendment. Issues not prescribed to the government belong to the states. He also supports a Convention of States that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, place term limits on entrenched career politicians, and reassert states' rights. Tom authored the Convention of State's resolution in Wisconsin and believes the states need to help take power back from the swamp.

WORKING FOR FREE AND FAIR TRADE

With his deep roots in Wisconsin, Tom knows our farmers and manufacturers need better deals and access to more markets so they can succeed for future generations. In the House of Representatives, Tom will support better trade deals that will ultimately result in fewer tariffs and fairer trade. President Trump's USMCA deal is an excellent first step.

DELISTING THE GRAY WOLF

For years, Tom has been one of the leading voices in Wisconsin working to have the federal government remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. Wisconsin should be able to manage its wolf population on its own. The exploding wolf population hurts farmers' bottom lines, harms tourism, and reduces real estate values. At the same time, the federal government is denying the science behind delisting and watches our farms struggle.

In 2019, researchers estimated wolves killed more deer than hunters during the nine-day gun-deer harvest in single counties. Congress must act not only to help our farmers but also to help preserve our sporting heritage — one of Wisconsin's longest-standing family traditions for supporting one's family.

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—Tom Tiffany[25]

Tiffany's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[26]

Economy and jobs

The Great Recession was devastating to our rural, northern communities like the 12th Senate District here in Wisconsin. Between 2008 and 2010, Wisconsin lost an estimated 150,000 jobs. Getting the residents of northern Wisconsin back to work has been one of my top legislative priorities since coming to the Legislature. I have strongly supported legislative efforts to help existing businesses in Wisconsin expand and hire new employees as well as efforts to bring new industries to our state. More work needs be done, but Wisconsin is moving in the right direction and I am committed to doing what it takes to revive the Badger State’s economy.

Education

My three daughters are attending local public schools in the Lakeland school district. Like any parent, we want a good, quality education for our children. Wisconsin’s education system has historically been recognized as one of the strongest in the nation. Our rural, northern school districts do an excellent job serving their surrounding communities, but they also face difficult challenges. Many of these districts have high transportation costs and have a limited tax base because they are surrounded by state and federal forestland. This is why I supported adding additional per pupil funding for K-12 schools, a boost in high-cost transportation aids to rural school districts and changes in state law that will now allow more funds to go to local school districts via National Forest Income (NFI) payments.

I also believe that we must ensure that there is accountability in our education system, not just for K-12 education, but for technical colleges and universities as well. We cannot continue to accept the status quo. In today’s global economy, we must ensure that our educational system is preparing our children for both current and future needs in the workforce in an increasingly competitive world. Through collaborative efforts between policymakers, parents, employers, educators and school officials we can find new and innovative ways to improve our education system to meet the demands ahead.

Taxes

When I was elected to the State Assembly in 2010, Wisconsin was facing a $3.6 billion structural deficit. This deficit amounted to a projected cost of $640 for every man, woman and child in our state. Previous administrations and legislatures hiked taxes on Wisconsin families, property tax owners, seniors and businesses by billions of dollars. These tax increases were never enough to close the gap on the budgetary shortfalls Wisconsin was facing. Wisconsin didn’t have a taxing problem, it had a spending problem. My colleagues and I had to make some tough choices then, but Wisconsin showed the nation that you could balance a budget without raising taxes.

The decisions we made, paved the way for my colleagues and I to include meaningful tax reform for middle-income families. Working families of the 12th Senate District saw one of the largest income tax cuts in over a decade across every income bracket. Not only did we cut taxes by over $600 million, we reformed Wisconsin’s outdated tax laws, simplified our state tax form and removed Wisconsin from being one of the top 10 highest taxed states in the nation. I have always, and will always, put the taxpayer’s interests first.

Sportsmen, natural resources and tourism

Excerpt: "Hunting and fishing are more than just an industry to our state; they are a very proud tradition. I believe it is important that we hold state agencies like the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) accountable for the management of our fish and wildlife, and maintain our strong hunting and fishing traditions."[24]

Tiffany's website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Building Jobs - Top priority is to bring business and more jobs to Northern Wisconsin.

Real tax relief - Supports a limit on property tax increases to under the rate of inflation.

DNR reform - Supports a more accountable DNR and wants to structurally reform the agency.

Government mandates - Opposes forced mandates on local governments.