You asked. We got answers. Wisconsin governor candidates respond to reader questions.
Wisconsin Watch asked the public to submit questions for David Crowley and Tom Tiffany. Here’s what the candidates said about firefighters, bike paths, transgender rights and other topics.
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Elections
Everything you need to know about voting in Wisconsin’s November election
On Nov. 3, Wisconsinites will head to the polls for an election that can transform the balance of power in state and national government.
Affordability is a top issue for Wisconsin voters. Here’s where governor candidates stand
In the race for Wisconsin governor, David Crowley and Tom Tiffany offer starkly different views for tackling the high cost of living.
Tom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 election. Now he vows to certify Wisconsin’s 2028 results.
Tom Tiffany supported Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election. As governor, he would play a key part in the state’s 2028 election. “I’ll certify whoever wins the most votes in Wisconsin,” he said.
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Have David Crowley and Tom Tiffany both expressed support for data centers?
Yes. The Democratic candidate has suggested Wisconsin could become a global hub while the Republican candidate has voted for a bill to speed the permitting process.
Did Tom Tiffany receive more than 90% of his campaign donations from 3 billionaires since July 2026?
Yes. Billionaires Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein and Elizabeth Uihlein gave $27 million to the state Republican Party, which passed $24 million to Tiffany’s campaign.
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should stop erasing ‘street time’ after prison
In erasing years of “street time” following a revocation, Wisconsin turns extended supervision into a revolving door that discounts progress made after prison, Andrew Drasen argues.
Your Right to Know: Contenders for governor weigh in on open government
Here’s a roundup of where Wisconsin governor candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany stand when it comes to your right to know.
Guest opinion: Wisconsin should tax data centers to fund child care
Connie Acuahuitl argues Wisconsin should tap its growing data center industry to create a permanent child care fund that would lower costs for families and stabilize providers.
