(The Center Square) – Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann dropped out of the Republican race for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Tom Tiffany in the race.
“I want to congratulate Congressman Tiffany and his supporters for receiving President Trump’s endorsement,” Schoemann wrote on social media. “I wish Tom great success in November.”
Schoemann went on to say he was proud of the campaign he ran and appreciates his supporters.
Second-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is not term-limited. He said in July he would not make a third run.
Tiffany now has a clear path to the Republican nomination in the race, where he will face one of a large group of Democrats in the race, including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, state Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
“I appreciate Josh’s kind words and wish him the very best,” Tiffany said in a statement. “We are both committed to making Wisconsin the place to be. As governor, I will ensure seniors, young families, and the next generation can afford to stay here by lowering property taxes and utility rates, cutting red tape to reduce housing costs, and delivering honest government and strong schools for every Wisconsinite.”
Trump wrote on social media on Tuesday night that he was endorsing Tiffany in the race and later endorsed Michael Alfonso, the 25-year-old son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, in the race for Tiffany’s seat. Alfonso is running against conservative attorney Paul Wassgren and conservative Jessi Ebben.
