Tom Tiffany Resumed Campaign After Plane Landing
The Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate returned to the trail following an emergency water landing on Lake Wausau.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Utilities
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Congressman Tom Tiffany resumed his campaign for governor after taking a two-day break to recover from an emergency plane landing. The candidate rejoined the trail following the September 12, 2026, incident on Lake Wausau.
Why it matters
Tiffany utilized his return to the campaign trail to highlight economic concerns for Wisconsin voters. He specifically addressed the state's rising energy costs and the burden of recent utility rate increases.
Wisconsin utility rates have increased by a total of $2 billion over the past eight years. Meanwhile, retail gas prices in the state have climbed, reaching nearly $5 per gallon in Milwaukee and $4.49 per gallon in Green Bay.
The players
Tom Tiffany
Tom Tiffany is a U.S. Congressman currently campaigning for the office of Governor of Wisconsin.
David Crowley
David Crowley is a political figure in Wisconsin who agrees with Tiffany on the need to repeal the state minimum markup law.
The details
After the September 12, 2026, plane crash, Tiffany and his pilot swam to shore for safety. Since his recovery, the candidate has focused his platform on repealing the state minimum markup law, a position he shares with fellow candidate David Crowley.
Timeline
September 12, 2026: Tiffany's plane made an emergency water landing.
September 14, 2026: Tiffany attended a campaign fundraiser in the Dells.
September 17, 2026: Tiffany addressed the plane incident in Fond du Lac.
Market Landscape
The debate over the Wisconsin state minimum markup law positions the gubernatorial candidates against existing retail regulatory frameworks. Their push for repeal mirrors broader regional efforts to address fluctuating consumer energy costs through legislative intervention.
Voters may see policy shifts regarding gas prices if the proposed repeal of the minimum markup law gains momentum. Households currently managing utility costs are seeing the cumulative impact of $2 billion in rate increases from the past eight years.
The takeaway
Candidates are increasingly focusing on the intersection of energy costs and state-level regulatory reform as a primary campaign issue. Residents should track potential legislative changes to the minimum markup law for possible impacts on local retail fuel prices.
Further reading
For more on energy pricing, visit the Wisconsin Utilities section.
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