2026 Elections · Wisconsin

Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Wisconsin congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District in 2026?

Scott Fitzgerald (Republican) and Andrew Beck (Democratic).

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Scott Fitzgerald supports growing the economy by helping small businesses and cutting regulatory red tape to boost competitiveness and job creation, and he votes yea on multiple related bills 123. He also fights to defend the border and stop illegal immigration, voting yea on acts securing America and supporting DHS but nay on a national emergency resolution 89. Andrew Beck supports creating good manufacturing jobs and proposes a federal-state program for low-cost technical training to build middle-class jobs 45. He emphasizes ensuring everyone has health care, including women's control over their own health decisions 715.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueScott FitzgeraldRepublicanAndrew BeckDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Fitzgerald supports growing the economy and helping small businesses thrive again.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald supports cutting regulatory red tape and opposing mandates that burden businesses and workers to boost economic competitiveness and job creation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization acts related to economy and jobs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Beck supports creating good manufacturing jobs and strengthening the economy to provide good-paying jobs for Wisconsin workers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Beck proposes a federal-state 'Quick Start Careers' program offering low-cost or free technical training to build middle-class jobs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Scott Fitzgerald supports growing the economy and helping small businesses thrive again 1. He also supports cutting regulatory red tape and opposing mandates that burden businesses and workers to boost economic competitiveness and job creation 2. Additionally, Fitzgerald votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization acts related to economy and jobs 3. Andrew Beck supports creating good manufacturing jobs and strengthening the economy to provide good-paying jobs for Wisconsin workers 4. Beck proposes a federal-state 'Quick Start Careers' program offering low-cost or free technical training to build middle-class jobs 5.
Healthcare

Fitzgerald votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Beck says ensuring everyone has health care, including women's control over their own health care decisions, is a keynote issue for his campaign.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Scott Fitzgerald votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities 1. Andrew Beck says ensuring everyone has health care, including women's control over their own health care decisions, is a keynote issue for his campaign 2.
Immigration

Fitzgerald fights to defend the border, stop illegal drug trade, end illegal immigration, and prioritize national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including securing America, supporting DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Beck supports an immigration system that secures borders, protects human dignity, and reflects American values.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Scott Fitzgerald fights to defend the border, stop illegal drug trade, end illegal immigration, and prioritize national security 1. He votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including securing America, supporting DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Andrew Beck supports an immigration system that secures borders, protects human dignity, and reflects American values 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Fitzgerald is a proud supporter of law enforcement and those who sacrifice to keep Americans safe.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Beck supports addressing mental health as a root cause of challenges including rising crime rates and advocates for improved crisis response and treatment over punishment.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Scott Fitzgerald expresses strong support for law enforcement and those who work to maintain public safety 1. He has voted in favor of legislation that enhances the safety of guards and prison staff, protects privacy in purchases, supports veterans' rights, improves cashless bail reporting, and aims to keep violent offenders off the streets 2. Andrew Beck emphasizes addressing mental health issues as a fundamental factor in crime and advocates for better crisis response and treatment rather than focusing on punishment 3.
Abortion

Fitzgerald will tirelessly defend the right to life.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Beck supports securing protections for women's reproductive health rights and believes women must have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Scott Fitzgerald will tirelessly defend the right to life 1. Andrew Beck supports securing protections for women's reproductive health rights and believes women must have the right to make their own healthcare decisions 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Fitzgerald works to protect taxpayers and lower costs for families while fighting D.C.’s reckless spending.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald supports making the 100 percent bonus depreciation credit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent to encourage manufacturing growth and job creation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald votes yea on tax relief, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Beck will fight to protect and defend Social Security, including implementing annual cost of living increases and opposing GOP efforts to raise the eligibility age.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Energy & Environment

Fitzgerald supports streamlining permitting for energy projects like the Keystone XL pipeline to create jobs and reduce reliance on adversarial oil sources.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Beck supports combating climate change and protecting wildlife, parks, and public lands for the benefit of all communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Scott Fitzgerald supports streamlining permitting for energy projects like the Keystone XL pipeline to create jobs and reduce reliance on adversarial oil sources 1. He voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on the consumer and fuel retailer choice act 2. Andrew Beck supports combating climate change and protecting wildlife, parks, and public lands for the benefit of all communities 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Fitzgerald, a 27-year Army Reserve veteran, fights to defend the country and honor those who served.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Fitzgerald votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and yea on FISA amendments act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Scott Fitzgerald supports growing the economy and helping small businesses thrive again. He also supports cutting regulatory red tape and opposing mandates that burden businesses and workers to boost economic competitiveness and job creation. Additionally, Fitzgerald votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization acts related to economy and jobs. Andrew Beck supports creating good manufacturing jobs and strengthening the economy to provide good-paying jobs for Wisconsin workers. Beck proposes a federal-state 'Quick Start Careers' program offering low-cost or free technical training to build middle-class jobs.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Scott Fitzgerald votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities. Andrew Beck says ensuring everyone has health care, including women's control over their own health care decisions, is a keynote issue for his campaign.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Scott Fitzgerald fights to defend the border, stop illegal drug trade, end illegal immigration, and prioritize national security. He votes yea on multiple immigration-related acts including securing America, supporting DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution. Andrew Beck supports an immigration system that secures borders, protects human dignity, and reflects American values.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Scott Fitzgerald expresses strong support for law enforcement and those who work to maintain public safety. He has voted in favor of legislation that enhances the safety of guards and prison staff, protects privacy in purchases, supports veterans' rights, improves cashless bail reporting, and aims to keep violent offenders off the streets. Andrew Beck emphasizes addressing mental health issues as a fundamental factor in crime and advocates for better crisis response and treatment rather than focusing on punishment.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Scott Fitzgerald will tirelessly defend the right to life. Andrew Beck supports securing protections for women's reproductive health rights and believes women must have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Scott Fitzgerald supports streamlining permitting for energy projects like the Keystone XL pipeline to create jobs and reduce reliance on adversarial oil sources. He voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted nay on the consumer and fuel retailer choice act. Andrew Beck supports combating climate change and protecting wildlife, parks, and public lands for the benefit of all communities.