When asked what he would do to get support from LGBTQ voters, Michels said he will win because voters “know that I’m going to bring proper, proven executive leadership to the governor’s office.” So I am very hesitant to do hypotheticals on a broadly stated question like that.” When asked if he would take steps as governor to limit the rights of gay people, Michels said: “As a businessman, what I do is I look at what’s in the legislation and it’s all about the details. He did not comment when asked earlier this month what he thought of Evers raising a rainbow flag over the state Capitol to celebrate Pride Month. Senate race in 2004 when he backed a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. His views on same-sex marriage have been in question after he made comments in his U.S. Michels spoke with the AP June 14 about the race. Tony Evers in November and this month won former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. construction company, is one of four Republicans running for a chance to take on Democratic Gov. Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tim Michels is standing by his opposition to same-sex marriage, telling The Associated Press that he believes marriage should be between a man and a woman. Tim Michels, Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor.