Tom Tiffany – WI-07

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Current: US Representative of US House District 7 since 2020
Affiliation: Republican
 Leadership:  Chair, Federal Lands Committee (Committee on Natural Resources)
 District: northwestern and central Wisconsin; covering 20 counties (in whole or part
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History: Tiffany earned his B.S. in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. Tiffany managed the petroleum division of a farm cooperative in Plainview, Minnesota, before moving on to manage Zenker Oil Company’s petroleum distribution in 1988.

Tiffany served as the Town Supervisor of Little Rice, Wisconsin, from 2009 to 2013, and is an appointed member of the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation. Tiffany served seven years in the Wisconsin Senate and two years in the State Assembly, representing the northeast region of the state.[

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Tom TiffanyTom Tiffany has established deep roots in the 7th Congressional District over the past 30 years where he and his wife, Chris, have lived and raised their three daughters.

As a successful small business owner, Tom owned and operated Wilderness Cruises for 20 years. Tom has also worked as a dam tender for 25 years on the Willow Flowage. He is a former town supervisor in the Town of Little Rice and served on the Oneida County Economic Development Board of Directors.
Most recently, Tom served one term in the State Assembly and is currently serving his second term as a State Senator for the 12th District.

Fighting for the Northwoods, Tom serves on a number of legislative committees including the Joint Finance Committee, which works on the state’s budget, and he is chairman of the Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry. Tom has worked to cut taxes by more than $13 billion, defend the lives of the unborn and ensure our 2nd Amendment rights are protected.
Tom grew up on a dairy farm near Elmwood, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls with a degree in agricultural economics. Now, Tom’s running for Congress because he knows the people of Northern and Western Wisconsin — not Washington bureaucrats — should be trusted to make the best decisions for their life. Tom knows that restoring freedom is the best path to create a prosperous America.

Personal

Full Name: Thomas ‘Tom’ Tiffany

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Chris; 3 Children: Karlyn, Alexis, Katherine

Birth Date: 12/30/1957

Birth Place: Wabasha, MN

Home City: Hazelhurst, WI

Religion: Protestant

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Education

BS, Agricultural Economics, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, 1980

Political Experience

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 7, 2020-present

Former Town Supervisor, Town of Little Rice, Wisconsin

Senator, Wisconsin State Senate, District 12, 2013-2020

Assembly Member, Wisconsin State Assembly, District 35, 2010-2012

Candidate, Wisconsin State Senate, District 12, 2004, 2008

Professional Experience

Manager, Petroleum Division, Farm

Former Owner, Wilderness Cruises

Dam Tender, Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company

Manager, Zenker Oil Company

Offices

Washington, DC Office
1719 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3365

Wausau Office
2620 Stewart Ave.
Suite 312
Wausau, WI 54401

Contact

Email: Government Office

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Politics

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Election Results

To learn more, go to this wikipedia section in this post.

Finances

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Committees

Committee on Natural Resources

  • Chairman: Federal Lands
  • Energy and Mineral Resources

Committee on the Judiciary

  • Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
  • Immigration and Citizenship

Caucuses

Republican Study Committee
Western Caucus
Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Congressional Taiwan Caucus

New Legislation

Learn more about legislation sponsored and co-sponsored by Congressman Tiffany.

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Services

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District

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Tom Tiffany - WI-07Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in northwestern and central Wisconsin; it is the largest congressional district in the state geographically, covering 20 counties (in whole or part), for a total of 18,787 sq mi. The district contains the following counties: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, St. Croix, Chippewa (partial), Clark, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Jackson (partial), Juneau (partial), Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Monroe (partial), Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas, Washburn, and Wood (partial).

The district is currently represented by Republican Tom Tiffany.

While in 2008, the district gave 56% of the vote to Barack Obama, it has swung to the Republicans in recent presidential elections with Mitt Romney winning with 51% of the vote in 2012 and Donald Trump winning with 58% of the vote in 2016. Additionally, left-leaning Portage County (which contains the city of Stevens Point) was removed from the 7th and added to the 3rd during the hotly contested 2013 redistricting. Since these shifts, the rural 7th has surpassed the suburban 5th as the most Republican district in Wisconsin.

Agriculture is a major industry and employer in the rural 7th district. This district has been a major producer of milk from cows, grains, oilseeds, dry beans, and dry peas. 60% of the farmland in this district is used for crop production, another major economic stimulant.

Wikipedia

Thomas P. Tiffany (born December 30, 1957)[1] is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district since winning a special election in 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served seven years in the Wisconsin Senate and two years in the State Assembly, representing the northeast region of the state.[2]

He is currently running for governor of Wisconsin in 2026, having announced his intention to run in September 2025.[3]

Early life and education

Tiffany was born in Wabasha, Minnesota, and grew up on a dairy farm near Elmwood, Pierce County, Wisconsin, with five brothers and two sisters.[4] He graduated from Elmwood High School in 1976 and earned his B.S. in agricultural economics from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 1980.[2]

Early political career

Tiffany managed the petroleum division of a farm cooperative in Plainview, Minnesota, before moving to Minocqua, Wisconsin, to manage Zenker Oil Company’s petroleum distribution in 1988. He and his wife, Chris, have operated an excursion business on the Willow Flowage since 1991.[5]

Tiffany served as the Town Supervisor of Little Rice, Wisconsin, from 2009 to 2013, and is an appointed member of the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation. In 2004 and 2008, he ran to represent the 12th district in the Wisconsin State Senate, first against Senator Roger Breske, and then Jim Holperin, losing both times in close elections. In 2010, he ran for the Wisconsin State Assembly after incumbent Donald Friske retired. Tiffany won the primary and defeated Democratic nominee Jay Schmelling, 58.09% to 41.81%.[5]

In 2012, Tiffany chose not to seek reelection to the Assembly and instead to run again for the Senate after Holperin announced he would not run for reelection. He defeated Democrat Susan Sommer, 56% to 40%, in the general election.[5][6]

U.S. House of Representatives

Tenure

Incumbent Representative Sean Duffy resigned on September 23, 2019, after his youngest daughter was diagnosed with a heart condition. Tiffany announced that he would run in a special election to succeed him. He won the February 18 Republican primary and defeated Wausau attorney Tricia Zunker in the May 12 special election.[7] Tiffany defeated Zunker in a rematch in the November 3 general election with 60.7% of the vote.

Tiffany was sworn in on May 19, 2020.[8]

In December 2020, Tiffany was one of 126 Republican members of the House of Representatives to sign an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election, in which Joe Biden defeated[9] incumbent Donald Trump. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case on the basis that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge the results of an election held by another state.[10][11][12]

Tiffany was among the 120 House members, all Republicans, who objected to counting Arizona’s and Pennsylvania’s electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.[13] Representative Scott L. Fitzgerald joined Tiffany in this objection.[14]

In June 2021, Tiffany was one of 14 House Republicans to vote against legislation to establish June 19, or Juneteenth, as a federal holiday.[15] The next day, Tiffany was one of 49 House Republicans who voted to repeal the AUMF against Iraq.[16][17]

Throughout his tenure, Tiffany has expressed support for recognition of the Republic of China as a state. In 2023, Tiffany authored an op-ed in the Washington Times, stating that “the United States should lead by example and end this tired charade.”[18] Since being elected to the House, Tiffany has introduced legislation in every session to establish diplomatic relations with Taiwan.[19][20][21] In 2024, Tiffany introduced legislation expressing support for Taiwan’s full participation at the World Health Organization, as well as legislation restricting the Department of State from using funds to enforce restrictions on “high-level communications” with Taiwanese officials. Both pieces of legislation were passed by Congress.[22][23]

In 2023, Tiffany was among 47 Republicans to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.[24][25]

Tiffany was among 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.[26]

On March 19, 2024, Tiffany voted against a house resolution condemning Russia’s abductions of Ukrainian children during the Russo-Ukrainian War. He was one of nine Republicans to do so.[27]

Following months of speculation, Tiffany announced a campaign for governor of Wisconsin in 2026 on September 23, 2025.[3]

Committee assignments

Caucus memberships

Personal life

Tiffany and his wife, Christine, have three children.[4]

Tiffany is Protestant.[33]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Senate (2004, 2008)

Wisconsin Senate, 12th District Election, 2004[34][35]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Primary Election, September 14, 2004
RepublicanTom Tiffany 8,909 60.44%
RepublicanGary Baier2,99820.34%
RepublicanWilliam E. Raduege2,82819.19%
Scattering50.03%
Total votes14,740 100.0%
General Election, November 2, 2004
DemocraticRoger Breske (incumbent) 47,287 53.47%
RepublicanTom Tiffany41,11946.49%
Scattering380.04%
Plurality6,1686.97%
Total votes88,444 100.0%
Democratic hold
Wisconsin Senate, 12th District Election, 2008[36]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
General Election, November 4, 2008
DemocraticJim Holperin 85,125 66.11% +12.64%
RepublicanTom Tiffany43,59533.85%−12.64%
Scattering500.04%
Plurality41,53032.25%+25.28%
Total votes128,770 100.0% +45.59%
Democratic hold

Wisconsin Assembly (2010)

Wisconsin Assembly, 35th District Election, 2010[37][38]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Primary Election, September 14, 2010
RepublicanTom Tiffany 3,708 63.77%
RepublicanJeremy Cordova2,10736.23%
Scattering00.00%
Total votes5,815 100.0%
General Election, November 2, 2010
RepublicanTom Tiffany 11,830 58.09%
DemocraticJay Schmelling8,51541.81%
Scattering210.10%
Plurality3,31516.28%+2.79%
Total votes20,366 100.0%
Republican hold

Wisconsin Senate (2012, 2016)

Wisconsin Senate, 12th District Election, 2012[39]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
General Election, November 6, 2012
RepublicanTom Tiffany 51,176 56.24% +22.39%
DemocraticSusan Sommer36,80940.45%−25.65%
IndependentPaul O. Ehlers2,9643.26%
Scattering450.05%
Plurality14,36715.79%-16.46%
Total votes90,994 100.0% -29.34%
Republican gain from Democratic

U.S. House of Representatives (2020–present)

Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district special election, 2020[40][41]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Primary Election, February 18, 2020
RepublicanTom Tiffany 43,714 57.44%
RepublicanJason Church32,33942.50%
RepublicanMichael Opela (write-in)180.02%
Scattering290.04%
Total votes76,100 100.0%
Special Election, May 12, 2020
RepublicanTom Tiffany 109,592 57.22% −2.89%
DemocraticTricia Zunker81,92842.78%+4.27%
Plurality27,66414.44%-7.16%
Total votes191,520 100.0% -40.68%
Republican hold
Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district, 2020[42]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanTom Tiffany (incumbent) 252,048 60.7
DemocraticTricia Zunker162,74139.2
Write-in2180.1
Total votes415,007 100.0
Republican hold
Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district, 2022[43]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanTom Tiffany (incumbent) 209,224 61.8
DemocraticRichard Ausman128,87738.1
Write-in1670.1
Total votes338,268 100.0
Republican hold
Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district, 2024[44]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanTom Tiffany (incumbent) 273,553 63.6
DemocraticKyle Kilbourn156,52436.4
Write-in3070.1
Total votes430,384 100.0
Republican hold

References

  1. ^ “Senator Thomas Tiffany”. Wisconsin State Legislature. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (2019). “Elected Officials: Legislature”. Wisconsin Blue Book 2019-2010 (Report). Madison, Wisconsin: State of Wisconsin. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-7333817-0-3. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Andrea, Lawrence (September 23, 2025). “U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany enters the 2026 race for Wisconsin governor, 3rd Republican in the field”. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  4. ^ a b “Biography”. Tom Tiffany for Assembly. Archived from the original on August 7, 2010 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ a b c “Tom Tiffany will seek northern Senate post”. Antigo Daily Journal. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ Kirkby, Sean (November 7, 2012). “Republicans Take State Senate”. The Badger Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  7. ^ Schulte, Laura (February 18, 2020). “Tricia Zunker and Tom Tiffany advance to May special election for Wisconsin 7th Congressional District”. Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  8. ^ Poltrock, Heather (May 19, 2020). “Tom Tiffany sworn in to U.S. House of Representatives”. WSAW. Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  9. ^ Blood, Michael R.; Riccardi, Nicholas (December 5, 2020). “Biden officially secures enough electors to become president”. AP News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  10. ^ Liptak, Adam (December 11, 2020). “Supreme Court Rejects Texas Suit Seeking to Subvert Election”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  11. ^ “Order in Pending Case” (PDF). Supreme Court of the United States. December 11, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  12. ^ Diaz, Daniella. “Brief from 126 Republicans supporting Texas lawsuit in Supreme Court”. CNN. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  13. ^ Chang, Alvin (January 7, 2021). “The long list of Republicans who voted to reject election results”. The Guardian. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  14. ^ Bauer, Scott (January 7, 2021). “GOP Reps. Tiffany, Fitzgerald object to certifying Biden win”. AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  15. ^ Grayer, Annie; Diaz, Danielle (June 16, 2021). “Congress passes bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday”. CNN. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  16. ^ “House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq War authorization”. NBC News. June 17, 2021.
  17. ^ “Final vote results for roll call 172”. clerk.house.gov. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  18. ^ “2023-1221: U.S. Must End Its “One China” Policy: Rep. Tom Tiffany; Taiwan Retains No.1 in Asia on Freedom Index; U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan”. Formosan Association for Public Affairs. December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
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  22. ^ “US House passes Taiwan WHO participation bill”. Taipei Times. September 14, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
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  25. ^ “House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria”. Associated Press. March 8, 2023.
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  27. ^ Metzger, Bryan (March 19, 2024). “These 9 House Republicans voted against a resolution condemning the Russian abduction of Ukrainian children”. businessinsider.com.
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  39. ^ Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election – 11/6/2012 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 26, 2012. p. 5. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  40. ^ Canvass Results for 2020 Spring Primary – 2/18/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. March 3, 2020. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  41. ^ Schulte, Laura; Stringer, Megan (May 12, 2020). “7th Congressional District: Republican Tom Tiffany wins seat held by former Rep. Sean Duffy, beating out Tricia Zunker”. Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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