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 took place on August 11, 2026.
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. In September 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme court addressed this lawsuit and asked each party to provide briefs on whether this court case should proceed. On March 31, 2026, a judicial panel dismissed the challenge.
District 1
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.
Republican primary
Nominee
Bryan Steil, incumbent U.S. representative
Did not file
Jose Vera
Connor Walleck
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Democratic primary
Nominee
Mitchell Berman, nurse
Eliminated in primary
Miguel Aranda, vice president of the Whitewater Unified School District
Lorenzo Santos, emergency management professional and candidate for this district in 2024
Withdrawn
Peter Burgelis, Milwaukee alderman (remains on ballot; endorsed Berman)
Randy Bryce, political fundraiser and nominee for this district in 2018 (endorsed Berman)
Did not file
Travis Beckius
Enrique Casiano, chair of United Auto Workers Local 95's Unit 12
Gage Stills, retail worker
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Predictions
Post-primary endorsements
Polling
District 2
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.
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