Tom Tiffany

Thomas P. Tiffany (born December 30, 1957) is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district since 2020. A member of the Republican Party, he was previously elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly (2011–2013) and Wisconsin Senate (2013–2020).[1] Tiffany succeeded fellow Republican Sean Duffy in Congress, winning a special election against Democrat Tricia Zunker.

Tom Tiffany
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 7th district
Assumed office
May 19, 2020
Preceded bySean Duffy
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 7, 2013 – May 18, 2020
Preceded byJim Holperin
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 35th district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2013
Preceded byDonald Friske
Succeeded byMary Felzkowski
Personal details
Born (1957-12-30) December 30, 1957
Wabasha, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Christine Sully
Children3
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls (BS)
WebsiteHouse website

Early life and education

Tiffany was born in Wabasha, Minnesota, and grew up on a dairy farm near Elmwood, Pierce County, Wisconsin, with five brothers and two sisters.[2] He graduated from Elmwood High School in 1976 and earned his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 1980 with a degree in agricultural economics.[1]

Private career

Tiffany managed the petroleum division of a farm cooperative in Plainview, Minnesota, before moving to Minocqua, Wisconsin, to manage Zenker Oil Company's petroleum distribution in 1988. He and his wife, Chris, have operated an excursion business on the Willow Flowage since 1991.[3]

Tiffany served as the Town Supervisor of Little Rice, Wisconsin, from 2009 through 2013, and is an appointed member of the Oneida County Economic Development Corporation. In 2004 and 2008, he ran to represent the 12th District in the Wisconsin State Senate, first against Senator Roger Breske, and then Jim Holperin, losing both times in close elections. In 2010, he ran for the Wisconsin State Assembly after the position was vacated by retiring incumbent, Donald Friske. Tiffany won the primary, and later defeated Democrat Jay Schmelling, 58.09% to 41.81%.[3]

In 2012, Tiffany chose not to seek re-election to the State Assembly and instead to run again for the State Senate after Holperin announced he would not run for reelection. He defeated Democrat Susan Sommer, 56% to 40%, in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2020 special election
Main article: 2020 Wisconsin's 7th congressional district special election

Incumbent Congressman Sean Duffy resigned on September 23, 2019, after his youngest daughter was diagnosed with a heart condition. Tiffany announced that he would run in a special election to replace him. Tiffany won the Republican primary on February 18, 2020, and defeated Wausau attorney Tricia Zunker in the May 12 special election.[5]

Tenure

Tiffany was sworn in on May 19, 2020.[6]

Committee assignments


Caucus memberships

Personal life

He and his wife, Christine, have three children.[2]

Electoral history

Wisconsin Senate (2004, 2008)
Wisconsin Senate, 12th District Election, 2004[8][9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Primary Election, September 14, 2004
Republican Tom Tiffany 8,909 60.44%
Republican Gary Baier 2,998 20.34%
Republican William E. Raduege 2,828 19.19%
Scattering 5 0.03%
Total votes 14,740 100.0%
General Election, November 2, 2004
Democratic Roger Breske (incumbent) 47,287 53.47%
Republican Tom Tiffany 41,119 46.49%
Scattering 38 0.04%
Plurality 6,168 6.97%
Total votes 88,444 100.0%
Democratic hold
Wisconsin Senate, 12th District Election, 2008[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
General Election, November 4, 2008
Democratic Jim Holperin 85,125 66.11% +12.64%
Republican Tom Tiffany 43,595 33.85% -12.64%
Scattering 50 0.04%
Plurality 41,530 32.25% +25.28%
Total votes 128,770 100.0% +45.59%
Democratic hold

Wisconsin Assembly (2010)
Wisconsin Assembly, 35th District Election, 2010[11][12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Primary Election, September 14, 2010
Republican Tom Tiffany 3,708 63.77%
Republican Jeremy Cordova 2,107 36.23%
Scattering 0 0.00%
Total votes 5,815 100.0%
General Election, November 2, 2010
Republican Tom Tiffany 11,830 58.09%
Democratic Jay Schmelling 8,515 41.81%
Scattering 21 0.10%
Plurality 3,315 16.28% +2.79%
Total votes 20,366 100.0%
Republican hold

Wisconsin Senate (2012, 2016)
Wisconsin Senate, 12th District Election, 2012[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
General Election, November 6, 2012
Republican Tom Tiffany 51,176 56.24% +22.39%
Democratic Susan Sommer 36,809 40.45% -25.65%
Independent Paul O. Ehlers 2,964 3.26%
Scattering 45 0.05%
Plurality 14,367 15.79% -16.46%
Total votes 90,994 100.0% -29.34%
Republican gain from Democratic

U.S. House of Representatives (2020)
Wisconsin's 7th congressional district special election, 2020[14][15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Primary Election, February 18, 2020
Republican Tom Tiffany 43,714 57.44%
Republican Jason Church 32,339 42.50%
Republican Michael Opela (write-in) 18 0.02%
Scattering 29 0.04%
Total votes 76,100 100.0%
Special Election, May 12, 2020
Republican Tom Tiffany 109,592 57.22% -2.89%
Democratic Tricia Zunker 81,928 42.78% +4.27%
Plurality 27,664 14.44% -7.16%
Total votes 191,520 100.0% -40.68%
Republican hold

References
  1. Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (2019). "Elected Officials: Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book 2019-2010 (Report). Madison, Wisconsin: State of Wisconsin. p. 56. ISBN 978-1-7333817-0-3. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  2. "Biography". Tom Tiffany for Assembly. Archived from the original on August 7, 2010 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. "Tom Tiffany will seek northern Senate post". Antigo Daily Journal. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on April 1, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. Kirkby, Sean (November 7, 2012). "Republicans Take State Senate". The Badger Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  5. Schulte, Laura (February 18, 2020). "Tricia Zunker and Tom Tiffany advance to May special election for Wisconsin 7th Congressional District". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  6. Poltrock, Heather (May 19, 2020). "Tom Tiffany sworn in to U.S. House of Representatives". WSAW. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  7. Bridget Bowman (February 11, 2020), Outside groups flock to Wisconsin race to replace Sean Duffy, Roll Call
  8. Results of Fall Primary Election - 09/14/2004 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 10, 2004. p. 14. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  9. Results of Fall General Election - 11/02/2004 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 1, 2004. p. 8. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  10. Fall General Election - 11/04/2008 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 24, 2008. p. 6. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  11. 2010 Partisan Primary (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. October 4, 2010. p. 5. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  12. 2010 General Election (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 1, 2010. pp. 17–18. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  13. Canvass Results for 2012 Presidential and General Election - 11/6/2012 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. December 26, 2012. p. 5. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  14. Canvass Results for 2020 Spring Primary - 2/18/2020 (PDF) (Report). Wisconsin Elections Commission. March 3, 2020. p. 1. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  15. Schulte, Laura; Stringer, Megan (May 12, 2020). "7th Congressional District: Republican Tom Tiffany wins seat held by former Rep. Sean Duffy, beating out Tricia Zunker". Wausau Daily Herald. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
Wisconsin State Senate
Preceded by
Jim Holperin		 Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
2013–2020		 Vacant
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Sean Duffy		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 7th congressional district
2020-present		 Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Mike Garcia		 United States Representatives by seniority
430th		 Succeeded by
Chris Jacobs
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