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David Varnam
R · Wisconsin · 2026David Varnam is a former three-term mayor of Lancaster, a former congressional aide and policy analyst who describes himself as a stay-at-home father, and the Republican nominee for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. He won the August 11 primary with 55.51 percent over convention-endorsed Will Martin (44.29) and will appear on a joint November ticket with Tom Tiffany. Results are unofficial until the state canvass.
Priorities
- Lower taxes, per his campaign issues page
- State and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, per his campaign issues page
- Fund law enforcement training, per his campaign issues page
On the ballot
Lieutenant Governor · Wisconsin · 2026
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