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.

Quick facts All 8 Wisconsin seats to the United States House of Representatives, Party ...
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin

 2024
November 3, 2026
2028 

All 8 Wisconsin seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 6 2
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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

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 1st congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Nominee Bryan Steil (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Bryan Steil
Republican



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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

Did not file

  • Jose Vera[6]
  • Connor Walleck[7]

Endorsements

Bryan Steil
Executive branch officials
Organizations

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Bryan Steil (R) $4,376,364 $1,031,407 $5,564,127
Source: Federal Election Commission[10]
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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

Endorsements

Mitchell Berman
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Local officials
Individuals
  • Randy Bryce, political fundraiser and former candidate for this district[16]
Labor unions

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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]
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Independents

Did not file

  • Adam Follmer, speech language pathologist and college Professor[20]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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Polling

Bryan Steil vs. Mitchell Berman

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Bryan
Steil (R)
Mitchell
Berman (D)
Undecided
Ragnar Research Partners (R)[26][A] March 14–16, 2026 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 50% 41% 9%
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Hypothetical polling

Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Generic
Republican
Generic
Democrat
Undecided
Ragnar Research Partners (R)[26][A] March 14–16, 2026 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 42% 44% 14%
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District 2

Quick facts Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Party Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Mark Pocan
Democratic



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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

Endorsements

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Mark Pocan (D) $643,149 $672,984 $972,382
Source: Federal Election Commission[43]
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Republican primary

Withdrawn

  • Erik Olsen, attorney and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024[44]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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District 3

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Nominee Derrick Van Orden (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Derrick Van Orden
Republican



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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

Did not file

  • Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York[46]

Endorsements

Derrick Van Orden
Executive branch officials
U.S. representatives
Organizations

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Derrick Van Orden (R) $7,289,146 $3,121,342 $4,684,610
Source: Federal Election Commission[51]
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Democratic primary

Declared

Withdrawn

Declined

Endorsements

Emily Berge
State legislators
Local officials
Individuals
Organizations
Rebecca Cooke
Executive branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

More information Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
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]
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Polling

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Emily
Berge
Rebecca
Cooke
Rodney
Rave
Undecided
Impact Research (D)[95][B] February 12–17, 2026 471 (LV) ± 4.6% 22% 65% 1% 12%
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Independents

Declared

  • Alexander Kent[96]
  • Rustin Provance, certified nursing assistant and candidate for this district in 2024[97]

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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Polling

Derrick Van Orden vs. Rebecca Cooke

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Derrick
Van Orden (R)
Rebecca
Cooke (D)
Undecided
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%
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Hypothetical polling

Generic Republican vs. Generic Democrat

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Generic
Republican
Generic
Democrat
Undecided
Impact Research (D)[99][B] May 26–31, 2026 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 41% 44% 15%
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District 4

Quick facts Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 4th congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Gwen Moore
Democratic



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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

Did not file

  • Asher Smale, business development manager[104]

Endorsements

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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]
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Republican primary

Declared

  • Purnima Nath, engineer and perennial candidate[108]
  • Tim Rogers, perennial candidate[108]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Purnima Nath (R) $0 $1,441 $5,168
Source: Federal Election Commission[107]
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Independents

Declared

General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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District 5

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 5th congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Nominee Scott Fitzgerald (presumptive) Andrew Beck (presumptive)
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Scott Fitzgerald
Republican



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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

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Scott Fitzgerald (R) $1,058,656 $432,835 $1,463,426
Source: Federal Election Commission[111]
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Democratic primary

Declared

  • Andrew Beck, product developer[112]

Did not file

  • Ben Steinhoff, paramedic and nominee for this district in 2024[113]

Endorsements

Andrew Beck
Labor unions

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Andrew Beck (D) $6,320 $5,158 $1,297
Source: Federal Election Commission[111]
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General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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District 6

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 6th congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Nominee Glenn Grothman (presumptive) TBD
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Glenn Grothman
Republican



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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

Did not file

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Glenn Grothman (R) $865,240 $584,127 $803,602
Source: Federal Election Commission[116]
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Democratic primary

Declared

  • Amanda Bell, former U.S. Geological Survey Center operations officer[117]
  • Brad Smith, businessman[118]

Withdrawn

  • Michael Heidenreich, paint store owner[119]
  • Aaron Wojciechowski, former Oshkosh city councilor[119]
  • Joey Marschall, bartender (running for state assembly)

Did not file

Endorsements

Aaron Wojciechowski (withdrawn)
Organizations

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
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]
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Green primary

Declared

  • Matthew Arndt, business owner[126]

Independents

Declared

  • Elizabeth Fitzgibbon[127]
  • Michael Thurow, firefighter[128]

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Michael Thurow (I) $154,864 $89,777 $66,691
Source: Federal Election Commission[116]
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General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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Endorsements

Elizabeth Fitzgibbon (I)
Political parties

Polling

Glenn Grothman vs. Brad Smith

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Glenn
Grothman (R)
Brad
Smith (D)
Tavern Research (D)[135] May 18–28, 2026 437 (LV) ± 6.0% 61% 39%
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Glenn Grothman vs. Michael Thurow

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Glenn
Grothman (R)
Michael
Thurow (I)
Other Undecided
Tavern Research (D)[135] May 18–28, 2026 437 (LV) ± 6.0% 55% 45%
Change Research (D)[136][D] March 17–20, 2026 640 (LV) ± 4.2% 42% 38% 2%[b] 18%
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Hypothetical polling

Glenn Grothman vs. generic Democrat

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Glenn
Grothman (R)
Generic
Democrat
Tavern Research (D)[135] May 18–28, 2026 437 (LV) ± 6.0% 61% 39%
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District 7

Quick facts Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 7th congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Tom Tiffany
Republican



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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

Withdrawn

  • Paul Wassgren, attorney[143]

Declined

Endorsements

Michael Alfonso
Executive branch officials
U.S. representatives
Organizations
Niina Baum
Political parties
Jessi Ebben
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials
Organizations
Kevin Hermening
State legislators

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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]
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Polling

More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Michael
Alfonso
Jessi
Ebben
Kevin
Hermening
Niina
Baum
Undecided
TIPP Insights (R)[160][E] April 28 – May 1, 2026 301 (RV) ± 6.0% 35% 5% 21% 5% 34%
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Debate

More information No., Date ...
2026 Wisconsin's 7th congressional district Republican primary debate
No. Date Host Moderator(s) Link Republican Republican Republican Republican
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
Michael Alfonso Niina Baum Jessi Ebben Kevin Hermening
1 July 7, 2026 WJFW-TV Dan Hagen Youtube P P P P
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Democratic primary

Declared

Endorsements

Chris Armstrong
Fred Clark
U.S. representatives

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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]
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General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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District 8

Quick facts Nominee, Party ...
2026 Wisconsin's 8th congressional district election

 2024
2028 
 
Nominee Tony Wied (presumptive nominee) TBD
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent U.S. Representative

Tony Wied
Republican



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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

Tony Wied
Executive branch officials

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Tony Wied (R) $831,540 $449,391 $427,379
Source: Federal Election Commission[167]
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Democratic primary

Declared

  • Rick Crosson, former Green Bay school board member (2024–2025)[168]
  • Katrina DeVille, musician[169]
  • Mark Scheffler, financial advisor[170]

Did not file

  • Benjamin Hable, former electrical engineer[171]

Endorsements

Mark Scheffler

Fundraising

More information Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026, Candidate ...
Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
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]
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General election

Predictions

More information Source, Ranking ...
Source Ranking As of
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
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Notes

  1. Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. "Would not vote" with 2%
  3. Numbered as the 42nd district prior to the 2010 redistricting cycle.

Partisan clients

  1. Poll commissioned by Conservatives For America, an organization linked to the Republican Study Committee
  2. Poll sponsored by Cooke's campaign
  3. Poll commissioned by the House Majority PAC, which supports Cooke
  4. Poll sponsored by Independent Candidate Action, which supports Thurow
  5. Poll sponsored by League of American Workers

References

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