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Tom Tiffany

Tom Tiffany

Governor

Candidate for Governor

Tom Tiffany is a lifelong Wisconsinite who grew up on a dairy farm in western Wisconsin, worked his way through UW-River Falls, and became a small business owner in the Northwoods.

Tom and his wife, Chris, owned and operated Wilderness Cruises for 20 years, and he also served as the dam tender on the Willow Flowage for 29 years.

He has served Wisconsin at the town, state, and federal levels, including as a Town of Little Rice supervisor, state legislator, and member of Congress.

David Varnam

David Varnam

Lieutenant Governor

Candidate for Lieutenant Governor

David Varnam was first elected mayor of Lancaster in April 2016 after serving nearly three years as a member of the Common Council.

As mayor, he worked to keep property taxes and utility fees low, attract new businesses, and retain existing ones while serving on the Grant County Economic Development Corporation and later leading it as president in 2020.

Varnam has served as a U.S. congressional aide and represented the global Christian ministry Focus on the Family for Dr. James Dobson, and he is committed to building a stronger economy and a more affordable future for Wisconsin families.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Congressman Derrick Van Orden

U.S. Representative

Candidate for U.S. Representative

Congressman Derrick Van Orden represents Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District and is a retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief who served 26 years in the U.S. Navy.

He completed five combat deployments and additional missions around the world, and he has carried that service mindset into public office with a focus on strengthening national security, reducing waste, and defending American values.

Derrick is committed to fighting for western Wisconsin families, veterans, and local communities while supporting policies that promote economic opportunity and secure borders.

Eric Toney

Eric Toney

Attorney General

Candidate for Attorney General

Eric Toney serves as Fond du Lac County District Attorney and has built a record as a tough, experienced prosecutor.

He has prosecuted cases involving human trafficking, homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, drug trafficking, financial crimes, and racketeering.

Eric has served as President of the Wisconsin District Attorneys Association and was named Wisconsin's 2024 District Attorney of the Year.

Jay Schroeder

Jay Schroeder

Secretary of State

Candidate for Secretary of State

Jay Schroeder is a proud Wisconsin native born and raised in Clintonville. He is a devoted husband and father and an accomplished business leader who has spent his political career fighting for election integrity, records transparency, and stronger communities.

Schroeder believes the American Dream should remain alive for all Wisconsinites and argues that the Office of Secretary of State should be the chief election official instead of an appointed commission.

He has made transparency, accountability, and better election administration central themes of his campaign for Wisconsin Secretary of State.

John Leiber

John Leiber

State Treasurer

Candidate for State Treasurer

John Leiber was sworn in as Wisconsin State Treasurer on January 3, 2023. He and his wife, Diane, reside in Cottage Grove, and he grew up in Racine where his family ties go back four generations.

Before taking office, John worked as a legislative aide in the Wisconsin Legislature and served as President of his local Park and Recreation Commission and as a commissioner for his local Housing Authority.

John holds a BA in History from UW-Parkside and earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Chad Koranda

Chad Koranda

Pierce County Sheriff

Candidate for Pierce County Sheriff

Chad Koranda is asking voters for continued support as Sheriff of Pierce County.

As Sheriff, he has focused on professional service, relationships with local partners, modern equipment, training, and public safety communication across Pierce County.

His campaign emphasizes relationships built, partnerships maintained, accountability, and service delivered with dignity to every citizen.

Kerry Feuerhelm

Kerry Feuerhelm

Pierce County Clerk of Court

Candidate for Pierce County Clerk of Court

Kerry Feuerhelm serves as Pierce County Clerk of Court.

She has more than 14 years of experience in the court system, including work with the St. Croix County Clerk of Court and as a Pierce County judicial assistant.

Her background gives her practical knowledge of court operations, records, and public service in the Clerk of Court office.

Kathy Fuchs

Kathy Fuchs

Pierce County Treasurer

Republican Pierce County Treasurer

Kathy Fuchs serves as Pierce County Treasurer, where the office collects postponed and delinquent real estate taxes and other county funds, maintains tax and ownership information, prepares tax statements, and provides tax information for Pierce County residents.

Pierce County lists Fuchs as the elected county treasurer for a term expiring January 1, 2029, and the county's 2024 partisan primary results list her on the Republican ballot for Pierce County Treasurer.

Angela Hoven

Angela Hoven

Pierce County Register of Deeds

Republican Pierce County Register of Deeds

Angela Hoven serves as Pierce County Register of Deeds after working for Pierce County since 2017 and being appointed to the office on May 6, 2024.

Her background includes service in the Treasurer's Office as Real Property Lister, work with land records and the tax roll, and experience in the title industry. Pierce County's 2024 partisan primary results list Angela Hoven on the Republican ballot for Register of Deeds.

Shannon Zimmerman

Shannon Zimmerman

Pierce County Republican

Pierce County Republican

Shannon Zimmerman is an active member of the Pierce County Republican Party, committed to Republican principles and community engagement.

She is dedicated to strengthening Republican representation and supporting local GOP initiatives throughout Pierce County.

Rob Kreibich

Rob Kreibich

Pierce County Republican

Pierce County Republican

Rob Kreibich is an active member of the Pierce County Republican Party, working to advance Republican values and support local candidates.

He is dedicated to community involvement and strengthening the Republican presence in Pierce County.

Treig E. Pronschinski

Treig E. Pronschinski

Pierce County Republican

Pierce County Republican

Treig E. Pronschinski is an active member of the Pierce County Republican Party, working to strengthen Republican leadership and community engagement.

He is committed to supporting GOP initiatives and candidates throughout Pierce County.