Wisconsin Governor and Lieutenant Governor
David Crowley (D) vs. Tom Tiffany (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
David Crowley
Who they are
In their words: “David Crowley’s campaign is built on one goal: improving life for working Wisconsinites. That means modern solutions that create jobs, support families, and deliver opportunity in every zip code—from rural townships to urban neighborhoods.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Jobs and Wages That Build Futures
- Health Care That Reaches People
- Affordable, Safe Housing Across Wisconsin
- Strong Schools and Early Learning
- Climate Action That Creates Jobs
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "David Crowley", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Tom Tiffany
Who they are
In their words: “Secure a brighter future and join Tom Tiffany” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Tiffany for Wisconsin", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Crowley will grow an economy rooted in local ownership and union labor. He’ll take his Building Bridges Program statewide—revitalizing storefronts, activating commercial corridors, and creating jobs block by block.source
Crowley will expand mobile outreach, addiction treatment access, and EMS innovations across the state—because everyone deserves care that shows up when and where it’s needed . His plan puts people first, removing barriers and delivering results.source
Crowley’s plan includes universal early childhood education , new investments in public schools, and closing the special education reimbursement gap. He’ll ensure that every child has a launchpad to success —whether through college, technical school, apprenticeships, or direct-to-career pathways.source
Crowley will protect voting rights, push for nonpartisan redistricting at every level, and strengthen the systems that ensure every voice is heard—because democracy only works when it works for all of us These are not slogans. They’re a blueprint.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated a toss-up. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Candidates on Ballot by Election, Nov. 3, 2026 general election.