Andrew
Beck
Democratic challenger Andy Beck is running for Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District in November 2026.
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Background
Andrew "Andy" Beck is a Democratic candidate running for Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District in the November 2026 election. Born and raised in Milwaukee, he now lives in West Bend, Wisconsin. The 2025 campaign announcement described this race as his first run for public office. 13
Beck's career before politics spanned hospitality and healthcare. He waited tables, worked in hospitality management, and held a management role at Hilton Hotels before retraining as an MRI technologist. He later joined GE Healthcare in Waukesha, where he led product development, and also held a role at Hologic. 13
Beck holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, a certificate in radiologic technology from the Froedtert School of Radiologic Technology, and an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. 13
Beck won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District and received endorsements from several unions as well as the National Education Association (NEA) and NASW-PACE heading into the general election. 679
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Wisconsin
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- beckforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8endorsementAFGE endorses Beck among seven Wisconsin House candidates
The American Federation of Government Employees, the largest federal employee union, announced its endorsement of Beck as part of a slate of seven Wisconsin House candidates. AFGE described him as challenging incumbent Republican Scott Fitzgerald in WI-5.
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 7 Candidates ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30filingAndrew Beck and Scott Fitzgerald confirmed on November ballot for WI-5
A local-news ballot roundup listed incumbent Republican Scott Fitzgerald and Democrat Andrew Beck as the two major-party candidates for U.S. House District 5, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Who’s on the ballot in November · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30endorsementNEA names Beck recommended candidate; NASW-PACE endorses him in WI-5
A campaign-issued press release announced the National Education Association's recommendation and the National Association of Social Workers' Political Action for Candidate Election endorsement of Beck in Wisconsin's 5th District. Beck stated the endorsements represent 'educators, social workers and professionals who spend their careers helping our children, families and communities.'
NEA and NASW-PACE Back Andy Beck in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 19newsBeck campaign lists 'Grass Roots Menomonee Falls' event at public library
Beck's campaign listed a community event at the Menomonee Falls Public Library. The page was dated September 19 and later updated September 30.
Grass Roots Menomonee Falls · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsBeck campaign lists 'Meet the Candidates' event in Lake Mills
Beck's campaign page listed him for a 'Meet the Candidates' event in Lake Mills, scheduled for 5:30–7:30 p.m. The page was posted September 15 and updated September 18; it does not confirm whether the event took place.
Meet the Candidates - Lake Mills — Beck for Congress · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Balance and Accountability (BAC) organizationBeck's campaign page says he is a member of the group of candidates making its pledge. beckforcongress.com
- End Citizens United's Unrig Washington campaign organizationBeck says he joined the campaign; no date given on the campaign page. Not described as a formal endorsement. beckforcongress.com
- Mental Health Now organization2026 candidate designation; no date given. beckforcongress.com
- Moms Demand Action organization2026 Gun Sense Candidate Distinction; described as a distinction, not an endorsement. beckforcongress.com
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionEndorsed Beck as part of its Wisconsin congressional endorsements, announced October 8. afge.org · Oct 8, 2026
- National Education Association (NEA) unionNamed Beck a recommended candidate for Wisconsin's 5th District; reported September 30. einpresswire.com · Sep 30, 2026
- National Association of Social Workers–Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW-PACE) unionFormally endorsed Beck for the 2026 general election; reported September 30. einpresswire.com · Sep 30, 2026
- Wisconsin State AFL-CIO unionAnnounced as an endorser on August 26; also listed on the federation's 2026 fall endorsements page. einpresswire.com · Aug 26, 2026
- Teamsters Joint Councils 39 and 32 unionAnnounced as endorsers on August 26. einpresswire.com · Aug 26, 2026
- Take Back Congress organizationListed as part of the 'growing list' of organizations recognizing the campaign in the August 26 press release; no separate date for its support given. einpresswire.com · Aug 26, 2026
- Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin Secretary of State officialListed among Beck's supporters in the August 26 campaign press release; no separate endorsement date given. einpresswire.com · Aug 26, 2026
- United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 4 unionAnnounced as an endorser on August 26. einpresswire.com · Aug 26, 2026
- Amanda Bell, fellow congressional candidate officialBeck cited her endorsement in his response to WUWM's candidate questionnaire published July 13; no separate endorsement date given. wuwm.com · Jul 13, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $15K
- Spent
- $12K
- Cash on hand
- $3,158
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6WI05136(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 7 Candidates ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Beck for Congress | Take Action Now(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] NEA and NASW-PACE Back Andy Beck in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [4] Who’s on the ballot in November(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Grass Roots Menomonee Falls(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
- [6] Meet the Candidates - Lake Mills — Beck for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [7] Beck Campaign Endorsed by Three Unions(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
- [8] Issues(opens in a new tab) Aug 21, 2026
- [9] Endorsements | Support Our Campaign Today — Beck for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 23, 2026
- [10] Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District candidates 2026(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2026