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Yes.
Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, received more than 90% in campaign contributions from three billionaires – Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein and Elizabeth Uihlein – for the reporting period of July to September 2026.
Tiffany’s campaign fund received more than $26 million, and $24 million, or 93%, came from the Republican Party of Wisconsin. The party received $27 million of its $29 million from the Uihleins and Hendricks in that period.
Individuals can donate up to $20,000 to a campaign, but can give unlimited amounts to a party, which can then contribute unlimited amounts to a campaign.
Throughout the entire campaign period dating to July 2025, Tiffany raised $42 million, with more than $34 million, about 80%, coming from the Republican Party of Wisconsin. The three billionaires contributed more than $40 million to the party, which has raised a total of $42 million since July 2025.
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Sources
- Wisconsin Ethics Commission: Tiffany for Wisconsin 2026 September report
- Wisconsin Ethics Commission: Republican Party of Wisconsin 2026 September report
- Tiffany for Wisconsin, State of Wisconsin Ethics Commission: Tiffany for Wisconsin, July 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026
- Wisconsin Ethics Commission: Republican Party of Wisconsin, July 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 3 billionaires put Tom Tiffany in a big cash lead over David Crowley
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