Tom Tiffany Pledged to Certify 2028 Election Results
The Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate confirmed he will fulfill the duty if elected to the state's top office.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Elections
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U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany has pledged to certify the 2028 Wisconsin presidential election results. The candidate, who is running for governor against David Crowley, confirmed his intent to follow the certification process.
Why it matters
The pledge highlights how candidates are addressing concerns over election integrity ahead of the 2028 contest. It marks a shift from past actions where Tiffany challenged results in other states during the 2020 cycle.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is responsible for creating a certificate naming electors, which the governor then signs. Wisconsin voters have also enacted a ban on private grants for election funding.
The players
Tom Tiffany
He is a U.S. Representative currently running for governor of Wisconsin.
David Crowley
He is the political opponent of Tom Tiffany in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race.
Wisconsin Elections Commission
This is the state agency responsible for overseeing and certifying election results in Wisconsin.
Joe Biden
He is the former president who won the 2020 presidential election.
The details
Tiffany previously signed a 2020 legal brief supporting a Texas lawsuit that aimed to challenge election outcomes in four states before the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed it. Additionally, he voted to object to the certification of the 2020 election results in Arizona and Pennsylvania, though he acknowledged in an August 2026 interview that Joe Biden won that election.
Timeline
November 3, 2020: The presidential election occurred.
December 2020: The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the Texas lawsuit.
August 2026: Tiffany was interviewed regarding his stance on election results.
November 2026: Wisconsin voters head to the polls.
2028: The next presidential election year occurs.
Political Context
Critics of Tiffany point to his 2020 objections as a departure from the institutional norms supported by the Electoral Count Reform Act. They argue that his previous legislative actions undermine confidence in the transition of power regardless of his current pledge.
The governor of Wisconsin plays a direct role in the certification process by signing the certificate of ascertainment for presidential electors. This impacts how the state's electoral votes are finalized and sent to the U.S. archivist in Washington, D.C.
The takeaway
Understanding the specific duties of a governor regarding election certification is vital for voters monitoring the democratic process. Candidates' public pledges provide benchmarks for accountability when they assume office.
Further reading
For more background on state procedures, visit the Wisconsin Elections page.
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