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Yes.

Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, received more than 90% in campaign contributions from three billionaires – Diane Hendricks, Richard Uihlein and Elizabeth Uihlein – for the reporting period of July to September 2026. 

Tiffany’s campaign fund received more than $26 million, and $24 million, or 93%, came from the Republican Party of Wisconsin. The party received $27 million of its $29 million from the Uihleins and Hendricks in that period. 

Individuals can donate up to $20,000 to a campaign, but can give unlimited amounts to a party, which can then contribute unlimited amounts to a campaign.  

Throughout the entire campaign period dating to July 2025, Tiffany raised $42 million, with more than $34 million, about 80%, coming from the Republican Party of Wisconsin. The three billionaires contributed more than $40 million to the party, which has raised a total of $42 million since July 2025.

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Eva Wen is an investigative data reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She reports on mental health, immigration and everything data. Her reporting has been featured in national outlets and cited in civil lawsuits. Prior to joining the Journal Sentinel, she was at the Columbia Journalism School in New York.