Who Is Running in Wisconsin Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Tom Tiffany
(Incumbent)Economy
HighTom Tiffany supports increased education funding, emphasizing accountability to ensure funds benefit children and families. He advocates for tariffs to enhance manufacturing competitiveness in Wisconsin and across America, aiming to bring back lost industries. Additionally, he promotes an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy to lower prices, including embracing nuclear power and avoiding the closure of existing base-load plants, to foster economic prosperity.
Immigration
HighTom Tiffany advocates for strong federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing the necessity of federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to carry out their duties. He pledges to collaborate with federal authorities to facilitate the removal of foreign nationals who have committed crimes, a position he states is in contrast to calls from some Democrats to disband ICE. His immigration stance aligns with former President Trump's policies.
Healthcare
HighTom Tiffany voted against extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, a move that could affect healthcare coverage for an estimated 60,000 Wisconsinites. He supports initiatives to lower health care premiums through increased competition and patient choice. Tiffany voted for H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, citing the goal of providing affordable plans by eliminating hidden prescription drug costs and expanding options.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | Tom Tiffany |
|---|---|
| Economy | Tom Tiffany supports increased education funding, emphasizing accountability to ensure funds benefit children and families. He advocates for tariffs to enhance manufacturing competitiveness in Wisconsin and across America, aiming to bring back lost industries. Additionally, he promotes an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy to lower prices, including embracing nuclear power and avoiding the closure of existing base-load plants, to foster economic prosperity. High |
| Immigration | Tom Tiffany advocates for strong federal immigration enforcement, emphasizing the necessity of federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to carry out their duties. He pledges to collaborate with federal authorities to facilitate the removal of foreign nationals who have committed crimes, a position he states is in contrast to calls from some Democrats to disband ICE. His immigration stance aligns with former President Trump's policies. High |
| Healthcare | Tom Tiffany voted against extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, a move that could affect healthcare coverage for an estimated 60,000 Wisconsinites. He supports initiatives to lower health care premiums through increased competition and patient choice. Tiffany voted for H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, citing the goal of providing affordable plans by eliminating hidden prescription drug costs and expanding options. High |
| Climate & Energy | Tom Tiffany supports an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, including nuclear power, to reduce energy costs. He voted for bills like the "Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act" (HR 3617) and the "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act" (HR 4758). While stating he does not want to reduce environmental standards, he received a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025, indicating a record often opposing environmental initiatives. He also voted to limit environmental review for pipelines. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Tom Tiffany co-sponsored federal bills in 2022 to ban abortion after six weeks, initially without exceptions for rape or incest, later with these exceptions, and also a national 15-week abortion ban. He supported the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and measures to fund Pregnancy Resource Centers and provide resources for pregnant/parenting students. He opposes taxpayer funding of abortion. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | Tom Tiffany voted to support H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, providing $60.1 billion in security assistance. He also opposed H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would have allowed immediate delivery of security assistance to Israel without existing legal frameworks. Additionally, Tiffany supported H. Amdt. 231 to H.R. 2670, aimed at preserving flexibility for future nuclear arms control efforts. He has stated a commitment to working with federal authorities like ICE. High |
| Education | Tom Tiffany supports increasing education funding, provided there is accountability to ensure funds benefit children and families. He advocates for rewarding successful teachers and administrators, aiming to improve educational outcomes and raise standards. Tiffany also champions educational choice, believing that every child deserves a quality education regardless of their location, whether through public, private, parochial, or homeschool systems, and co-sponsored the Educational Choice for Children Act. High |
| Gun Policy | Tom Tiffany generally supports gun rights, having co-sponsored federal bills to legalize nationwide open carry and statewide concealed carry. He was endorsed by Donald Trump, who stated Tiffany would work to protect gun rights as governor. However, Tiffany faced criticism for comments regarding a shooting incident, with opponents stating his remarks about avoiding tragic consequences contradicted Second Amendment principles by implying restrictions on legally carrying a firearm. High |
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