MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A fierce loyalist of President Donald Trump who represents a broad swath of Wisconsin’s rural north woods in Congress entered the governor’s race in the battleground state Tuesday, shaking up the Republican primary.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany becomes the front-runner over the two other announced Republican candidates who have less name recognition and support from key conservative donors.

Wisconsin’s open race for governor

The governor’s race is open for the first time in 16 years after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers decided against seeking a third term. There is no clear front-runner among the numerous Democrats who are running, and Evers hasn’t endorsed anyone.

Trump has not endorsed anyone, which will be key in the August GOP primary. Tiffany said earlier this month, a

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