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Republican Gubernatorial Hopeful Exits Race Amid Scandal

9/27/2025

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Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien ended his Republican gubernatorial campaign after reports he followed sexually explicit online accounts.
A Trump supporter and former Navy SEAL, he cited concerns for family and party.
The Democratic field includes Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
With his withdrawal, United States Representative Tom Tiffany and Josh Schoemann remain Republican candidates.

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Story summary

Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien ended his Republican gubernatorial campaign after reports he followed sexually explicit online accounts.
A Trump supporter and former Navy SEAL, he cited concerns for family and party.
The Democratic field includes Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
With his withdrawal, United States Representative Tom Tiffany and Josh Schoemann remain Republican candidates.