The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on November 8, 2022, 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 other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primaries were held on August 9, 2022. The Republican Party won a majority of Wisconsin's U.S. House delegation, as well as 55.5 percent of the statewide vote.
Results summary
Statewide Party Candi-dates Votes Seats % +/– % Republican Party 8 1,403,080 55.54% 6 1 75.00% Democratic Party 6 1,012,955 40.10% 2 1 25.00% Independent 5 78,058 3.09% 0 0% Libertarian Party 1 32,057 1.27% 0 0%Total 20 2,526,150 100% 8 100%
District Results of the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin by district:
DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % 162,610 54.05% 135,825 45.14% 2,432 0.81% 300,867 100.00% Republican hold 101,890 26.92% 268,740 70.99% 7,907 2.09% 378,537 100.00% Democratic hold 164,743 51.82% 152,977 48.12% 202 0.06% 317,922 100.00% Republican gain 57,660 23.08% 191,955 76.83% 223 0.09% 249,838 100.00% Democratic hold 243,741 64.39% 134,581 35.55% 201 0.05% 378,523 100.00% Republican hold 239,231 94.93% 0 0% 12,768 5.07% 251,999 100.00% Republican hold 209,224 61.85% 128,877 38.10% 167 0.05% 338,268 100.00% Republican hold 223,981 72.21% 0 0% 86,215 27.79% 310,196 100.00% Republican holdTotal 1,403,080 55.54% 1,012,955 40.10% 110,115 4.36% 2,526,150 100.00%
District 1
The 1st district encompasses Janesville, Kenosha, and Racine. The incumbent was Republican Bryan Steil, who had represented the district since 2019 and was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bryan Steil, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ann Roe, businesswoman and activist
Endorsements
Primary results
Independents Candidates Declared Charles Barman
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 28, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
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District 2
The 2nd congressional district covers Dane County, Iowa County, Lafayette County, Sauk County and Green County, as well as portions of Richland County and Rock County. The district includes Madison, the state's capital, its suburbs and some of the surrounding areas. The incumbent was Democrat Mark Pocan, who was elected with 69.7% of the vote in 2020.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mark Pocan, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Erik Olsen, attorney
Eliminated in primary Charity Barry, businesswoman Failed to qualify Peter Theron, Republican nominee for this district in 2020, 2016, 2014 and 2008
Primary results
Independents Candidates Declared Douglas Alexander
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 9, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
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District 3
The 3rd district takes in the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin including Eau Claire and La Crosse. The incumbent was Democrat Ron Kind, who was reelected with 51.3% of the vote in 2020. On August 10, 2021, Kind announced his retirement.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brad Pfaff, state senator
Eliminated in primary Rebecca Cooke, businesswoman Deb McGrath, former Army captain and CIA officer, and daughter of former U.S. representative Alvin Baldus Mark Neumann, La Crosse City Council member, retired pediatrician, and candidate for this district in 2020
Withdrew Brett Knudsen, podcast host and U.S Navy veteran
Declined Ron Kind, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Debate + 2022 Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district democratic primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Rebecca Cooke Deb McGrath Mark Neumann Brad Pfaff1 Jul. 23, 2022 YouTube
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Derrick Van Orden, retired Navy SEAL and nominee for this district in 2020
Withdrawn Denise Hurless
Endorsements
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 25, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 12, 2022Politico October 18, 2022RCPOctober 26, 2022Fox News September 20, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538October 6, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error BradPfaff (D) DerrickVan Orden (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D)August 18–19, 2022626 (V)± 3.9%40%45%15%Cygnal (R)Cygnal (R)August 15–18, 2022403 (LV)± 4.9%38%50%12%
Deb McGrath vs. Derrick Van Orden Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DebMcGrath (D) DerrickVan Orden (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D)June 1–2, 2022602 (V)± 4.0%38%47%15% Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericDemocrat GenericRepublican UndecidedCygnal (R)August 15–18, 2022403 (LV)± 4.9%41%51%9%
Results Although some prediction sites such as DDHQ gave a "Solid R" prediction, Van Orden faced a relatively more competitive race than some had predicted, as Pfaff made a more competitive performance than expected. As a result, Van Orden won only by a near 4% margin.
District 4
The 4th district encompasses Milwaukee County, taking in the city of Milwaukee and its working-class suburbs of Cudahy, St. Francis, South Milwaukee, and West Milwaukee, as well as the North Shore communities of Glendale, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Bayside, and Brown Deer. The incumbent was Democrat Gwen Moore, who was reelected with 74.7% of the vote in 2020.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gwen Moore, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Rogers, nominee for this district in 2020
Eliminated in primary Travis Clark
Primary results
Independents Candidates Declared Robert Raymond
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 9, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
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District 5
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 was Republican Scott Fitzgerald, who was elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott Fitzgerald, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike Van Someren, attorney
Failed to qualify Ronald Remmel, medical electronics manufacturer and college professor
Withdrawn Jessica Katzenmeyer (running for State Senate)
Endorsements
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 9, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
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District 6
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 was Republican Glenn Grothman, who was reelected with 59.2% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Glenn Grothman, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Douglas Mullenix, management consultant
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Failed to qualify Amy Washburn, attorney
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 9, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
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District 7
The 7th district is located in northwestern Wisconsin and includes Wausau and Superior. The incumbent was Republican Tom Tiffany, who was reelected with 60.7% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Tiffany, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary David Kunelius, teacher
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Richard Ausman, businessman
Primary results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 9, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
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District 8
The 8th district encompasses northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Appleton. The incumbent was Republican Mike Gallagher, who was reelected with 64.2% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Gallagher, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Shaun Clarmont
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Failed to qualify Rahb Kettleson, truck driver
Libertarian primary Nominee Jacob VandenPlas, farmer
Independents Declared Paul Boucher
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report March 8, 2022 Inside Elections March 15, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 9, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist September 28, 2022
Results
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Ann Roe (D) for Congress Bryan Steil (R) for Congress
Official campaign website for 2nd district candidates Charity Barry (R) for Congress Mark Pocan (D) for Congress Daniel Theron (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates Brad Pfaff (D) for Congress Derrick Van Orden (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Gwen Moore (D) for Congress Tim Rogers (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates Scott Fitzgerald (R) for Congress Mike Van Someren (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates Douglas Mullenix (R) for Congress Amy Washburn (D) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates Dick Ausman (D) for Congress Tom Tiffany (R) for Congress