Tom Tiffany for Governor yard sign. MWC photo by Mike Leischner
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Congressman Tom Tiffany has announced a fundraising milestone in his bid for the Governor’s office.
The Republican has brought in more than $1 million in the two weeks following his announcement. “Wisconsinites are fired up to save our state and restore commonsense leadership,” said Congressman Tiffany in a press release. “While Democrats are propped up by Hollywood millionaires and coastal elites, we are building a grassroots movement right here at home that will deliver a Republican victory for Wisconsin.”
But it’s no secret that he will need much more than that. During an appearance in the Wausau area on the day after he launched his campaign, Tiffany said he figures $30-40 million is needed to win the election. “We know this is going to be a very expensive race. I figure we will need to raise $30-$40 million and we are off to a very good start,” he told the media following his first campaign rally.
Tiffany’s primary opponent, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, reported just under $420,000 in fundraising for the first half of the year. The next campaign finance reporting deadline is January 15th.
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