US EditionSchoemann Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor's Race
Josh Schoemann exited the Wisconsin GOP governor primary after Trump endorsed Tom Tiffany, making Tiffany the presumptive Republican nominee with $2.1 million raised, campaign reports show.
- On Wednesday, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann announced in Milwaukee that he has ended his bid for Wisconsin governor, dropping out of the Republican primary.
- President Trump's endorsement of Tom Tiffany, U.S. Representative, on Tuesday reshaped the Republican primary, prompting Josh Schoemann to withdraw less than 24 hours later.
- Josh Schoemann said in a statement, `I want to congratulate Congressman Tiffany and his supporters for receiving President Trump's endorsement` and thanked his family and supporters while urging party unity and focus on residents' needs.
- The exit leaves Tom Tiffany the only Republican candidate, all but ensuring he will be the nominee, with Schoemann saying, `I want to congratulate Congressman Tiffany and his supporters for receiving President Trump's endorsement`.
- The partisan primary on August 11, 2026 will determine Wisconsin's next governor in an open race featuring over half a dozen Democrats, including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Mandela Barnes, and David Crowley, before the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Republican Josh Schoemann drops out of Wisconsin governor's race
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann has dropped out of the Republican primary for governor in Wisconsin, one day after he failed to receive the endorsement of President Donald Trump. The post Republican Josh Schoemann drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race appeared first on WPR.
Republican Josh Schoemann drops out of Wisconsin governor race
MADISON, Wis. — Washington County Executive Josh Shoemann has dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. The Republican candidate posted on X Wednesday that “our fight to reclaim Wisconsin will go on,” wishing success for Congressman Tom Tiffany in November. Our fight to reclaim Wisconsin will go on. pic.twitter.com/XiPmtJYE4c— Josh Schoemann (@JoshSchoemann) January 28, 2026 Schoemann’s announcement comes as Tiffany secured a surprise endo…
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