Overview
- Thompson, who issued his endorsement Friday in a statement released by Tiffany’s campaign, also made clear he will not run for governor.
- He praised Tiffany’s Wisconsin roots and said he will campaign for him and other Republicans across the state in November.
- Tiffany is widely viewed as the Republican frontrunner to succeed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who is not seeking reelection.
- Early polling shows many Republican voters remain undecided, so the backing could steer donors and activists toward one choice and reduce party infighting.
- Thompson’s status as Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor and a former U.S. health secretary lends weight to the endorsement in a race where Democrats have several well-known contenders, including Mandela Barnes.