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.
November 3, 2026
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Background
In July 2025, a lawsuit was filed by two liberal law firms in a Wisconsin district court, asking to consider the constitutionality of Wisconsin's congressional maps.[1] In September 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme court addressed this lawsuit and asked each party to provide briefs on whether this court case should proceed.[2] On March 31, 2026, a judicial panel dismissed the challenge.[3]
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.[4]
Republican primary
Declared
- Bryan Steil, incumbent U.S. representative[5]
Did not file
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[8]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Bryan Steil (R) | $4,376,364 | $1,031,407 | $5,564,127 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[10] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Miguel Aranda, vice president of the Whitewater Unified School District[11]
- Mitchell Berman, nurse[12]
- Lorenzo Santos, emergency management professional and candidate for this district in 2024[13]
Withdrawn
- Peter Burgelis, Milwaukee alderman (remains on ballot; endorsed Berman)[14]
- Randy Bryce, political fundraiser and nominee for this district in 2018 (endorsed Berman)[15][16]
Did not file
- Travis Beckius[17]
- Enrique Casiano, chair of United Auto Workers Local 95's Unit 12[18]
- Gage Stills, retail worker[19]
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- State legislators
- Clinton Anderson, state assemblymember from the 45th district (2023–present)[16]
- Ben DeSmidt, state assemblymember from the 65th district (2025–present)[16]
- Tip McGuire, state assemblymember from the 64th district (2019–present)[16]
- Ann Roe, state assemblymember from the 44th district (2025–present)[16]
- Christine Sinicki, state assemblymember from the 20th district (1999–present)[16]
- Mark Spreitzer, state senator from the 15th district (2023–present)[16]
- Local officials
- Peter Burgelis, Milwaukee alderman and former candidate for this district[14]
- Individuals
- Randy Bryce, political fundraiser and former candidate for this district[16]
- Labor unions
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Miguel Aranda (D) | $7,722 | $1,270 | $12,831 |
| Mitchell Berman (D) | $426,671 | $286,071 | $140,600 |
| Lorenzo Santos (D) | $0 | $373 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[10] | |||
Independents
Did not file
- Adam Follmer, speech language pathologist and college Professor[20]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Lean R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Likely R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | March 12, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Likely R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Lean R | February 3, 2026 |
Polling
Bryan Steil vs. Mitchell Berman
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.[4]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Mark Pocan, incumbent U.S. representative[27]
- Douglas Alexander[28]
Endorsements
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Center for Freethought Equality[30]
- End Citizens United[31]
- Equality PAC[32]
- Fair Wisconsin[33]
- Human Rights Campaign[34]
- LGBTQ Victory Fund[35]
- J Street[36]
- Peace Action[37]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[38]
- Progressive Democrats of America[39]
- Population Connection[40]
- Sierra Club[41]
- Track AIPAC[42]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark Pocan (D) | $643,149 | $672,984 | $972,382 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[43] | |||
Republican primary
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[4]
Republican primary
Declared
- Derrick Van Orden, incumbent U.S. representative[45]
Did not file
- Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[46]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[47]
- JD Vance, vice president of the United States (2025–present)[48]
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[49]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Derrick Van Orden (R) | $7,289,146 | $3,121,342 | $4,684,610 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[51] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Emily Berge, former president of the Eau Claire city council[52]
- Rebecca Cooke, former Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board member, nominee for this district in 2024 and candidate in 2022[53]
Withdrawn
- Laura Benjamin, former Eau Claire city councilor[54]
- Rodney Rave, former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator (endorsed Berge)[55]
Declined
- Brad Pfaff, state senator from the 32nd district (2021–present) and nominee for this district in 2022 (endorsed Cooke)[56]
- Katrina Shankland, former state representative from the 71st district (2013–2025) and candidate for this district in 2024[53]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Tara Johnson, state assemblymember from the 96th district (2025–present)[57]
- Jeff Smith, state senator from the 31st district (2019–present)[58]
- Dana Wachs, former state assemblymember from the 91st district (2013–2019)[58]
- Local officials
- Rodney Rave, former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator and former candidate for this district[55]
- Individuals
- Kirk Bangstad, brewery owner and political candidate[59]
- Organizations
- Executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–2025)[65]
- U.S. senators
- Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin (2013–present)[66]
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[67]
- Elissa Slotkin, Michigan (2025–present)[68]
- U.S. representatives
- Yassamin Ansari, AZ-03 (2025–present)[69]
- Don Beyer, VA-08 (2015–present)[69]
- Nikki Budzinski, IL-13 (2023–present)[69]
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[49]
- Sharice Davids, KS-03 (2019–present)[69]
- Suzan DelBene, WA-01 (2012–present)[70]
- Maxine Dexter, OR-03 (2025–present)[69]
- Jared Golden, ME-02 (2019–present)[71]
- Ro Khanna, CA-17 (2017–present)[49]
- Annie Kuster, former NH-02 (2013–2025)[69]
- Susie Lee, NV-03 (2019–present)[69]
- Ted Lieu, CA-36 (2015–present)[69]
- Johnny Olszewski, MD-02 (2025–present)[69]
- Scott Peters, CA-50 (2013–present)[69]
- Linda Sanchez, CA-38 (2003–present)[69]
- Adam Smith, WA-09 (1997–present)[69]
- Melanie Stansbury, NM-01 (2021–present)[69]
- Greg Stanton, AZ-04 (2019–present)[49]
- Haley Stevens, MI-11 (2019–present)[69]
- Eric Swalwell, former CA-14 (2013–2026)[69] (rejected by candidate)[72]
- Lori Trahan, MA-03 (2019–present)[69]
- State legislators
- Brad Pfaff, state senator from the 32nd district (2021–present) and nominee for this district in 2022[56]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[73]
- American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin[74]
- Association of Flight Attendants[75]
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers[76]
- Communications Workers of America[77]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Wisconsin State Conference[73]
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Councils 7 & 82[78]
- Iron Workers Locals 383 & 512[77]
- Wisconsin Laborers' District Council[73]
- Office and Professional Employees International Union[73]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1473[79]
- Wisconsin AFL-CIO[80]
- Wisconsin Education Association Council[81]
- Wisconsin State Council of Machinists[77]
- Organizations
- American Association for Justice[82]
- Blue Dog Coalition[73]
- Council for a Livable World[83]
- DCCC Red to Blue[70]
- EMILYs List[84]
- End Citizens United[85]
- Elect Democratic Women[86]
- Giffords[87]
- Human Rights Campaign[34]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[88]
- J Street[89]
- League of Conservation Voters[90]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[73]
- NewDem Action Fund[91]
- National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare[78]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[92]
- Social Security Works[93]
- WelcomePAC[94]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Emily Berge (D) | $686,617 | $578,039 | $108,578 |
| Rebecca Cooke (D) | $8,305,020 | $5,858,479 | $2,456,680 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[51] | |||
Polling
Independents
Declared
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Lean D (flip) | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Tossup | April 29, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Tossup | June 11, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Tossup | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Tossup | October 11, 2025 |
Polling
Derrick Van Orden vs. Rebecca Cooke
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Derrick Van Orden (R) |
Rebecca Cooke (D) |
Undecided |
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| FM3 Research (D)[98][C] | June 20–25, 2026 | 535 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 50% | 4% |
| Impact Research (D)[99][B] | May 26–31, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 50% | 4% |
| Impact Research (D)[100][B] | February 12–17, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 48% | 49% | 3% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[101][C] | October 14–15, 2025 | 609 (LV) | – | 42% | 44% | 13% |
District 4
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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.[4]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Amy Donahue, genetic counselor[102]
- Gwen Moore, incumbent U.S. representative[103]
Did not file
- Asher Smale, business development manager[104]
Endorsements
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Amy Donahue (D) | $5,672 | $2,544 | $3,128 |
| Gwen Moore (D) | $844,348 | $795,038 | $71,558 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[107] | |||
Republican primary
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Purnima Nath (R) | $0 | $1,441 | $5,168 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[107] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Arthur Brooks[109]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Safe D | October 11, 2025 |
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.[4]
Republican primary
Declared
- Scott Fitzgerald, incumbent U.S. representative[110]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Scott Fitzgerald (R) | $1,058,656 | $432,835 | $1,463,426 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[111] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
- Andrew Beck, product developer[112]
Did not file
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Andrew Beck (D) | $6,320 | $5,158 | $1,297 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[111] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Safe R | October 11, 2025 |
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.[4]
Republican primary
Declared
- Glenn Grothman, incumbent U.S. representative[114]
Did not file
- Jonathan Peetz[115]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Glenn Grothman (R) | $865,240 | $584,127 | $803,602 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[116] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
Withdrawn
Did not file
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Kristin Dassler-Alfheim, state senator from the 18th district (2025–present)[122]
- Jodi Habush Sinykin, state senator from the 8th district (2025–present)[123]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Amanda Bell (D) | $40,119 | $36,223 | $3,896 |
| Brad Smith (D) | $155,415 | $71,104 | $84,310 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[116] | |||
Green primary
Declared
- Matthew Arndt, business owner[126]
Independents
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Thurow (I) | $154,864 | $89,777 | $66,691 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[116] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Likely R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Likely R | July 31, 2026 |
Endorsements
- Political parties
- Individuals
- Dan Osborn, former president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union[130]
- Labor unions
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 215[131]
- Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin[132]
- United Auto Workers Wisconsin State CAP Council[133]
- Political parties
Polling
Glenn Grothman vs. Brad Smith
Glenn Grothman vs. Michael Thurow
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.[4] Tiffany is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for governor.[137]
Republican primary
Declared
- Michael Alfonso, media producer and son-in-law of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy[138]
- Niina Baum, business owner[139]
- Jessi Ebben, public relations professional and candidate for the 3rd district in 2020[140]
- Kevin Hermening, former chair of the Marathon County Republican Party and hostage during the Iran hostage crisis[141]
- Don Raihala, construction contractor[142]
Withdrawn
- Paul Wassgren, attorney[143]
Declined
- Calvin Callahan, state representative from the 35th district (2021–present) (running for re-election)[144]
- Mary Felzkowski, president of the Wisconsin Senate (2025–present) from the 12th district (2021–present)[145]
- Paul Schecklman, economic development business owner[137]
- Rob Swearingen, state representative from the 34th district (2023–present) (running for re-election)[146]
- Tom Tiffany, incumbent U.S. representative (running for governor)[137]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[147]
- Sean Duffy, secretary of transportation (2025–present) (candidate's father-in-law)[148]
- U.S. representatives
- Mike Johnson, speaker of the House (2023–present) from LA-04 (2017–present)[49]
- Steve Scalise, House majority leader (2023–present) from LA-01 (2008–present)[49]
- Tom Emmer, House majority whip (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[49]
- Bryan Steil, WI-01 (2019–present)[49]
- Derrick Van Orden, WI-03 (2023–present)[49]
- Scott Fitzgerald, WI-05 (2021–present)[49]
- Tony Wied, WI-08 (2024–present)[49]
- Brandon Gill, TX-26 (2025–present)[49]
- Organizations
- Political parties
- U.S. representatives
- Eric Burlison, MO-07 (2023–present)[151]
- Virginia Foxx, NC-05 (2005–present)[152]
- Anna Paulina Luna, FL-13 (2023–present)[153]
- David McIntosh, former IN-02 (1995–2001)[154]
- Statewide officials
- Dan Meyer, former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (2017–2019)[155]
- Organizations
- State legislators
- Brent Jacobson, state assemblymember from the 87th district (2025–present)[156]
- Romaine Quinn, state senator from the 25th district (2023–present)[157]
- Patrick Snyder, state assemblymember from the 85th district (2017–present)[158]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michael Alfonso (R) | $914,360 | $182,541 | $731,818 |
| Jessi Ebben (R) | $447,127 | $147,986 | $300,742 |
| Kevin Hermening (R) | $1,092,039 | $223,695 | $868,344 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[159] | |||
Polling
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator(s) | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican | Republican |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Michael Alfonso | Niina Baum | Jessi Ebben | Kevin Hermening | |||||
| 1 | July 7, 2026 | WJFW-TV | Dan Hagen | Youtube | P | P | P | P |
Democratic primary
Declared
- Chris Armstrong, business owner[112]
- Fred Clark, former state representative from the 81st district[c] (2009–2015)[161]
- Ginger Murray, attorney[162]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Chris Armstrong (D) | $31,323 | $27,938 | $3,384 |
| Fred Clark (D) | $275,258 | $118,042 | $157,215 |
| Ginger Murray (D) | $115,003 | $30,590 | $84,412 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[159] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Likely R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Likely R | October 11, 2025 |
District 8
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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.[4]
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[166]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tony Wied (R) | $831,540 | $449,391 | $427,379 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[167] | |||
Democratic primary
Declared
Did not file
- Benjamin Hable, former electrical engineer[171]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rick Crosson (D) | $23,772 | $10,981 | $15,588 |
| Mark Scheffler (D) | $91,546 | $73,626 | $17,919 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[167] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[21] | Likely R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[22] | Solid R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[23] | Solid R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[24] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[25] | Likely R | July 31, 2026 |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Would not vote" with 2%
- Numbered as the 42nd district prior to the 2010 redistricting cycle.
Partisan clients
- Poll commissioned by Conservatives For America, an organization linked to the Republican Study Committee
- Poll sponsored by Cooke's campaign
- Poll commissioned by the House Majority PAC, which supports Cooke
- Poll sponsored by Independent Candidate Action, which supports Thurow
- Poll sponsored by League of American Workers