The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Wisconsin, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including an election for Governor of Wisconsin.
Overview Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin by district:
DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 182,316 63.33% 105,552 36.66% 29 0.01% 287,897 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 103,619 31.54% 224,920 68.46% 0 0.00% 328,539 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 3 119,540 43.46% 155,368 56.49% 128 0.05% 275,036 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 4 68,490 26.91% 179,045 70.34% 7,002 2.75% 254,537 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 5 231,160 69.55% 101,190 30.45% 0 0.00% 332,350 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 169,767 56.81% 122,212 40.89% 6,865 2.30% 298,844 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 169,891 59.29% 112,949 39.41% 3,721 1.30% 286,561 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 188,553 65.04% 101,345 34.96% 0 0.00% 289,898 100.00% Republican holdTotal 1,233,336 52.40% 1,102,581 46.85% 17,745 0.75% 2,353,662 100.00%
District 1
Republican incumbent Paul Ryan, who had represented the 1st district since 1999, ran for re-election. This district has a PVI of R+3.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Paul Ryan, incumbent U.S. Representative and nominee for Vice President in 2012
Eliminated in primary Jeremy Ryan, professional protester
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rob Zerban, member of the Kenosha County Board, former small business owner and nominee for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary Amar Kaleka, documentary filmmaker and the son of a victim of the 2012 Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting
Primary results
General election Campaign In 2012 Ryan, defeated Zerban in the closest election of Ryan's congressional career thus far.
Endorsements
Debates Complete video of debate, October 20, 2014
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulRyan (R) RobZerban (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground TrackerNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 433 ± 7.0% 59% 35% 6%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 2
Democratic incumbent Mark Pocan, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election. This district has a PVI of D+17.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mark Pocan, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Peter Theron, mathematics professor
Primary results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkPocan (D) PeterTheron (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 493 ± 7.0% 66% 27% 7%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 3
Democratic incumbent Ron Kind, who had represented the 3rd district since 1996, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2012, and the district has a PVI of D+5.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ron Kind, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tony Kurtz, businessman and veteran
Eliminated in primary Karen Mueller, attorney Ken Van Doren, former building contractor
Withdrawn Chris Anderson, former aide to Ron Johnson
Primary results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RonKind (D) TonyKurtz (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 319 ± 9.0% 51% 34% 15%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 4
Democratic incumbent Gwen Moore, who had represented the 4th district since 2005, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 72% of the vote in 2012, and the district has a PVI of D+23.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gwen Moore, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Gary George, former state senator and convicted felon
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dan Sebring, automobile repair shop owner and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012
Eliminated in primary David D. King, nominee for Secretary of State in 2010
Primary results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GwenMoore (D) DanSebring (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 348 ± 8.0% 63% 23% 14%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 5
Republican incumbent Jim Sensenbrenner, who had represented the 5thdistrict since 1978, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 67.72% of the vote in 2012, and the district has a PVI of R+13.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Sensenbrenner, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Chris Rockwood, electrical engineer and former candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly
Primary results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimSensenbrenner(R) ChrisRockwood (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 517 ± 7.0% 59% 29% 12%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 6
Republican incumbent Tom Petri who had represented the 6th district since 1979, retired.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Glenn Grothman, state senatorTerkel, Amanda. Glenn Grothman, Ultra-Conservative Wisconsin Lawmaker, Will Run For Congress. Huffington Post, 2014-04-03.
Eliminated in primary Tom Denow Joe Leibham, state senator Duey Stroebel, state representativeState rep. announces run for Congress
Withdrawn Nancy Olson
Declined Joe Dean, Mayor of Port Washington Scott Fitzgerald, Majority Leader of the State SenateOn Politics: Scott Fitzgerald says he won't run for Congress this year : Wsj John Hiller, Scott Walker aideReports: Duey Stroebel may challenge Tom Petri in a primary for CongressGrothman will challenge Petri for Congressional seat Tim Michels, co-owner of the Michels Corporation and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2004 Todd Nehls, former Dodge County Sheriff
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mark Harris, Winnebago County Executive
Withdrawn Gary Wetzel
Declined Kevin Crawford, former mayor of Manitowoc Jessica King, former state senator Justin Nickels, Mayor of Manitowoc
Primary results
The general election featured Gus Fahrendorf, of Neenah, as the nominee of the Libertarian Party.
General election Campaign Despite winning the primary, Petri refused to endorse Grothman, going as far as saying that Democratic nominee Mark Harris had done "a fine job" as County Executive.
Grothman declined to participate in any debates during the general election and turned down all requests for interviews.
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GlennGrothman (R) MarkHarris (D) Gus Fahrendorf (I) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 380 ± 8.0% 49% 33% 1% 18%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 7
Republican incumbent Sean Duffy, who had represented the 7th district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Sean Duffy, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Don Raihala, real estate broker
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kelly Westlund, Ashland businesswoman and City Council member
Eliminated in primary Mike Krsiean
Primary results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SeanDuffy (R) KellyWestlund (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 464 ± 6.0% 56% 33% 10%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
District 8
Republican incumbent Reid Ribble, who had represented the 8th district since 2011, ran for re-election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Reid Ribble, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ron Gruett (pronounced 'grit'), professor of physics and chemistry
Primary results
General election Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ReidRibble (R) RonGruett (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 354 ± 8.0% 54% 34% 12%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 30, 2014RCP November 2, 2014Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014
Results
See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections
References
External links U.S. House elections in Wisconsin, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets