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President Donald Trump on Tuesday night endorsed Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s race for governor, giving an early boost to one of the leading GOP contenders in what is expected to be a crowded contest.
Tiffany represents northern Wisconsin in Congress and is competing for the Republican nomination against Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and Andy Manske.
On the Democratic side, potential candidates include Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, state Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
President Trump announced his endorsement in a social media post, praising Tiffany’s loyalty and public service record.
“I endorsed Tom for Congress early and strong, and he won, BIG,” President Trump wrote. “Likewise, he has always been at my side. A very successful Businessman, Family Farmer, and State Legislator, prior to becoming a distinguished United States Congressman, Tom is a Proven Leader who has dedicated his life to serving his Community.”
The president said Tiffany would focus on economic growth, tax cuts, border security, military and veterans issues, election integrity and Second Amendment rights if elected governor.
Tiffany thanked the president for the endorsement and said it reflects growing momentum for his campaign.
“I’m honored to earn President Trump’s endorsement,” Tiffany said in a statement. “Just one year into his second term, wages are rising, gas prices are down, our economy is growing, and our border is secure. It’s time to restore common-sense leadership to Madison.”
The Wisconsin governor’s race is expected to be one of the most closely watched contests in the 2026 election cycle.
The president also included several other endorsements on Tuesday, including Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor.
“Highly Respected and very popular State Treasurer, Stacy Garrity, is running to be the next Governor of the GREAT Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a very special place to me in that we had a LANDSLIDE Presidential Election Win, just over one year ago, on November 5, 2024!” he wrote.
“Stacy Garrity has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Pennsylvania – SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” President Trump added.