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RandySF

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Thu Jan 29, 2026, 10:54 PM 12 hrs ago

WI-GOV: In governor's race, GOP coalesces around Tiffany while Democrats navigate crowded field

With just over six months to go until the primary election, the Democratic race for Wisconsin governor is shaping up to be crowded.

That’s in stark contrast to the GOP side of the race, where Republicans have coalesced around a single candidate.

This week, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann dropped out of the GOP race after U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany nabbed President Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Two-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is not running for reelection, and seven Democrats have announced their campaigns to replace him:



https://www.wpr.org/news/governor-race-gop-tiffany-democrat-crowded-primary-2026-election-wisconsin

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