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Crowley and Tiffany clash over economy, Trump and 2020 election in debate

In their only debate for Wisconsin governor, Tiffany said Zuckerberg-funded election grants were one reason he voted to challenge 2020 results.

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · 10:02 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany met in their only debate in the Wisconsin governor's race.[NBC News]
  • Tiffany pledged to undo tax increases and return surplus money to residents, while Crowley backed tax revenue for education and infrastructure. Crowley accused Tiffany of voting for a 2025 tax and spending bill that reduced healthcare and food aid funding.[NBC News]
  • Tiffany said Zuckerberg-funded election grants were one reason he voted to overturn 2020 presidential results, and he pledged to certify the 2028 election regardless of the winner.[Associated Press · NBC News]
  • On abortion, Tiffany said he would uphold the 20-week limit and not sign a six-week restriction, while Crowley said he would seek constitutional abortion rights protections.[NBC News]

Key facts

  • Crowley and Tiffany held their sole debate in Wisconsin's governor race on Wednesday night.[NBC News]
  • Tiffany said one reason he voted to overturn 2020 presidential results was Zuckerberg-funded election grants.[Associated Press · NBC News]
  • Tiffany said he would uphold Wisconsin's 20-week abortion limit and would not sign a six-week restriction.[NBC News]
  • Tiffany pledged to certify the 2028 presidential election regardless of who wins.[Associated Press]
  • Crowley accused Tiffany of voting for a 2025 tax and spending bill that reduced healthcare and food assistance funding.[NBC News]
  • Crowley said he would work with the Legislature to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.[NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Tiffany's explanation for his 2020 votes and Crowley's accusation about the 2025 bill are campaign statements, not independently verified in these sources.[Associated Press · NBC News]
  • Crowley declined to say whether he would sign a bill legalizing abortion with no gestational limits.[NBC News]

Sources

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