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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate, and the pilot survived an engine-power loss that forced a water landing on Lake Wausau; they swam to a shallow area, were rescued by boat, and treated at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with only minor injuries, with Tiffany thanking first responders and noting his wife was by his side.
David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive, won a surprise Democratic primary in Wisconsin over Francesca Hong and urged party unity to face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election, portraying the race as a battle against MAGA extremism. Hong endorsed Crowley, Gov. Tony Evers’s backing helped his comeback, and unity events were planned, though the primary highlighted tensions between moderates and progressives.
Tom Tiffany officially won the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor, while Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley battled in a closely watched primary with Crowley leading in early tallies in some counties; turnout appeared uneven across cities, with varied voter enthusiasm, watch parties, and absentee processing affecting the pace of late-night results.
Live results from Wisconsin’s August 2026 primaries show a crowded Democratic gubernatorial race, with a democratic socialist leading polls and Gov. Tony Evers delivering a late endorsement; seven Democrats were on the ballot but only four actively pursued the race on Election Day, with the winner set to face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. The day also included statewide primaries for lieutenant governor and secretary of state and several Southeast Wisconsin House primaries, plus county sheriff contests in Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha, and Assembly/Senate races.
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany is projected to win Wisconsin’s 2026 GOP governor primary, taking about 96.5% of the vote with a large share of write-ins as results roll in. The Democratic race remains too early to call, but early tallies show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley leading state Rep. Francesca Hong (roughly 42.6% to 32.9%), with Kelda Roys far behind and a substantial number of votes still outstanding across both parties after Tony Evers’ retirement opened the field.
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany, likely to win Wisconsin’s GOP primary, frames a general election against socialist Francesca Hong as a test of whether Wisconsin will become a firewall against leftist policies; Hong, a Democratic Socialist of America member, promotes paid leave, higher minimum wage, and a pause on AI data centers while denying defunding the police, and the race is portrayed as part of a broader midterm battle over Democratic socialism.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has re-entered the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor just days after dropping out, following Sara Rodriguez’s withdrawal amid campaign-finance issues; his return shifts race dynamics ahead of the Aug. 11 primary with Tom Tiffany set to be the general-election foe.
Tom Tiffany, a Republican and vocal supporter of Trump, has announced his bid for governor of Wisconsin, joining a race that includes other Republicans and Democrats following incumbent Gov. Tony Evers' retirement. Tiffany emphasizes protecting Wisconsin values, reducing taxes, and opposing Democratic policies.
GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany announced his candidacy for Wisconsin governor, joining a competitive race in a key swing state with a crowded primary field on both sides, amid broader political and legislative battles.
GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin has announced that he will not challenge Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin for her US Senate seat next year, opting instead to run for reelection in the House of Representatives. This follows Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher's decision to also pass on a Senate bid. Republicans have yet to field a top-tier challenger against Baldwin, though businessman Eric Hovde may run for the seat. Tiffany stated that he believes he can make a greater impact by continuing to serve the people of Wisconsin in the House.
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany has announced that he will not challenge Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the upcoming Senate race in Wisconsin. Tiffany's decision leaves Baldwin without a formal challenger in the battleground state. Tiffany cited his desire to run for re-election to his congressional seat and criticized Baldwin for being a "rubber stamp for the Biden administration." This is another setback for Republicans in their quest to retake the Senate majority, as Wisconsin is seen as a strong pickup opportunity. Attention now turns to other potential candidates, including Eric Hovde, Scott Mayer, and former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.
Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany has announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2024 against Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin, leaving the GOP with no declared candidates in the swing state a year before the primary. Tiffany, who wants to focus on his current congressional responsibilities, believes Baldwin is beatable but acknowledges the challenge. Other potential Republican candidates include Eric Hovde, Scott Mayer, and David Clarke. Democrats are defending 23 Senate seats in 2024, while Republicans hope to keep 10 seats.