Thirty-one candidates are running in Wisconsin’s eight U.S. House districts — the most since 2014
Wisconsin's 2026 U.S. House races are attracting record candidate interest, with 31 total candidates (19 Democrats, 12 Republicans) filing to compete for the state's eight congressional districts. This represents the highest number of candidates since 2014, averaging 3.9 candidates per district compared to the historical average of 2.9.
Key Points
- 31 total candidates filed by the June 1 deadline — the most in 12 years
- Democrats outnumber Republicans in candidate filings, 19 to 12
- Average of 3.9 candidates per district, up significantly from historical norms