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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the State of Wisconsin, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election will take place on August 11, 2026.
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District 1
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The 1st district encompasses the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, containing the cities of Beloit, Franklin, Janesville, Kenosha, Oak Creek, Racine, and most of Whitewater. The incumbent is Republican Bryan Steil, who was re-elected with 54.0% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Bryan Steil, incumbent U.S. representative[2]
Filed paperwork
- Connor Walleck[3]
Endorsements
Bryan Steil
- U.S. presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[4]
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
Randy Bryce
- Individuals
- Heather Digby Parton, political blogger[10]
Fundraising
Independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Adam Follmer[11]
General election
Predictions
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District 2
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The 2nd district contains much of southern Wisconsin, including Madison, Monroe, Dodgeville, and Baraboo. The incumbent is Democrat Mark Pocan, who was reelected with 70.1% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Potential
- Mark Pocan, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
General election
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District 3
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The 3rd district takes in the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin including Eau Claire and La Crosse. The incumbent is Republican Derrick Van Orden, who was re-elected with 51.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Declared
- Derrick Van Orden, incumbent U.S. representative[17]
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Emily Berge, president of the Eau Claire city council[19]
- Rebecca Cooke, former Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board member, nominee for this district in 2024 and candidate in 2022[20]
Withdrew
- Laura Benjamin, former Eau Claire city councilor[21]
Declined
- Brad Pfaff, state senator from the 32nd district (2021–present) and nominee for this district in 2022 (endorsed Cooke)[22]
- Katrina Shankland, former state representative from the 71st district (2013–2025) and candidate for this district in 2024[20]
Endorsements
Emily Berge
- Individuals
- Heather Digby Parton, political blogger[23]
Rebecca Cooke
- U.S. Senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[24]
- Elissa Slotkin, Michigan (2025–present)[25]
- U.S. Representatives
- Yassamin Ansari, AZ-03 (2025–present)[26]
- Don Beyer, VA-08 (2015–present)[26]
- Nikki Budzinski, IL-13 (2023–present)[26]
- Sharice Davids, KS-03 (2019–present)[26]
- Maxine Dexter, OR-03 (2025–present)[26]
- Jared Golden, ME-02 (2019–present)[27]
- Annie Kuster, NH-02 (2013–2025)[26]
- Susie Lee, NV-03 (2019–present)[26]
- Ted Lieu, CA-36 (2015–present)[26]
- Johnny Olszewski, MD-02 (2025–present)[26]
- Scott Peters, CA-50 (2013–present)[26]
- Linda Sanchez, CA-38 (2003–present)[26]
- Adam Smith, WA-09 (1997–present)[26]
- Melanie Stansbury, NM-01 (2021–present)[26]
- Haley Stevens, MI-11 (2019–present)[26]
- Eric Swalwell, CA-14 (2013–present)[26]
- Lori Trahan, MA-03 (2019–present)[26]
- Labor unions
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers[28]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1473[29]
- State senators
- Brad Pfaff, state senator from the 32nd district (2021–present) and nominee for this district in 2022[22]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate
Independent candidates
Filed paperwork
- Rustin Provance[33]
General election
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District 4
The 4th district encompasses Milwaukee County, taking in the city of Milwaukee and its working-class suburbs of West Milwaukee and most of West Allis, the middle to upper-class suburb of Wauwatosa, and the North Shore communities of Glendale, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Bayside, and Brown Deer. The incumbent is Democrat Gwen Moore, who was reelected with 74.8% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
Potential
- Gwen Moore, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
General election
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District 5
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The 5th district takes in the northern and western suburbs of Milwaukee, including Washington County, Jefferson County, as well as most of Waukesha County. The incumbent is Republican Scott Fitzgerald, who was reelected with 64.4% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
- Scott Fitzgerald, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Fundraising
General election
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District 6
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The 6th district is based in east-central Wisconsin, encompassing part of the Fox River Valley, and takes in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan. The incumbent is Republican Glenn Grothman, who was reelected with 61.2% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
Potential
- Glenn Grothman, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
General election
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District 7
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The 7th district is located in northwestern Wisconsin and includes Wausau and Superior. The incumbent Republican Tom Tiffany, who was reelected with 63.6% of the vote in 2024.[1] Tiffany is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for governor.[43]
Republican primary
Declared
Publicly expressed interest
- Calvin Callahan, state representative from the 35th district (2021–present)[45]
- Mary Felzkowski, president of the Wisconsin Senate (2025–present) from the 12th district (2021–present)[46]
- Chanz Green, state representative from the 74th district (2023–present)[43]
- Duke Tucker, state representative from the 75th district (2025–present)[43]
- Romaine Quinn, state senator from the 25th district (2023–present)[43]
- Paul Schecklman, economic development business owner[43]
- Rob Stafsholt, state senator from the 10th district (2021–present)[46]
Declined
- Rob Swearingen, state representative from the 74th district (2023–present)[47]
- Tom Tiffany, incumbent U.S. representative (running for governor)[43]
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Chris Armstrong, business owner[36]
- Fred Clark, former state representative from the 81st district (2013–2015) and 42nd district (2009–2013)[49]
Fundraising
General election
Predictions
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District 8
The 8th district encompasses northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Appleton. The incumbent is Republican Tony Wied, who was elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2024.[1]
Republican primary
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Democratic primary
Declared
General election
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