Arthur
Burks
Independent candidate for Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District in the November 2026 election
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Background
Arthur Burks is an independent candidate running for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. 12
Burks describes himself as having strong Milwaukee roots, stating on his campaign website that he has "ran many successful businesses in Milwaukee, WI" and raised his family there. BallotReady lists his professional background as "Business Owner." The sources reviewed do not name specific businesses, provide dates, or document any prior elected offices. 24
The incumbent in WI-4 is Democrat Gwen Moore; Burks is challenging her as an independent. WUWM reported that Burks did not respond to its candidate questionnaire, and his campaign website contact information lists Brown Deer, Wisconsin. 12
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Wisconsin
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Business Owner
- Website
- burks4congress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9filingiVoterGuide lists Arthur Burks as independent candidate in WI-4 general election
iVoterGuide's voter guide for the November 3, 2026 general election lists Arthur Burks as an independent candidate in Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District. His questionnaire is marked 'Insufficient Information.' This is a voter-guide listing, not an official ballot certification.
WI voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsCivicAlign lists only Gwen Moore and Tim Rogers as WI-4 candidates, omitting Burks
CivicAlign's Wisconsin 4th Congressional District page names Democrat Gwen Moore and Republican Tim Rogers as the two candidates in the race, with no mention of Arthur Burks.
Wisconsin 4th Congressional District Race 2026 — Candidates ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Arthur Burks(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] WI voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Wisconsin 4th Congre: Home(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Wisconsin 4th Congressional District Race 2026 — Candidates ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District: Meet the candidates(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026