Tiffany Ends 72-County Tour With Door-Knocking Focus
The Republican gubernatorial candidate cites 1.3 million door knocks and a focus on property taxes as he heads into the final day of voting.
By Jabari Long ·
Tom Tiffany completed the final leg of his campaign tour across all 72 Wisconsin counties on Monday, Nov. 2. The sitting congressman and Republican nominee for governor says the race remains close on the eve of Election Day. He expressed confidence that his strategy will deliver results despite national headlines about the party.
Tiffany’s campaign has knocked on 1.3 million doors since April. He said property taxes dominate those conversations. Voters frequently mention concerns about being taxed out of their homes. Young people also raise the difficulty of buying a first home. Tiffany noted that his team has addressed a 400-year property tax increase as a core issue.
The campaign made a point of competing in areas Republicans have historically overlooked. Tiffany held an event in Cottage Grove, located in Dane County. He acknowledged that his party often ignored that specific region in previous cycles. He believes his 72-county approach will yield a higher vote count in that district than opponents expect.
Supporters at the Dane County gathering cited taxes as their primary reason for backing Tiffany. David Mays, one attendee, said he supports Tiffany because of the promise to reduce property taxes. Mays referenced a 400-year property tax veto. He said he sees the impact of current Democratic leadership costs in his tax bill. He expects a reduction under Tiffany’s plan.
Tiffany chose to run a campaign focused on local issues rather than national endorsements. High-profile Republican figures campaigned with congressional candidates in the first and third districts. Tiffany said he avoided those national figures to ensure voters focused on his specific plans for the state. He described himself as a Wisconsin guy who wants voters to know his personal agenda.
The latest Marquette Law School poll shows Tiffany polling better than Democrat David Crowley on the issue of property taxes. Tiffany said rural Wisconsin voters understand his background. He expects those voters to be surprised by the turnout. He stated that the energy in the state supports his candidacy.
