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Bryan
Steil

Republican incumbent Bryan Steil has represented Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District since January 2019 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Background

Bryan Steil is a Republican U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2018 and serving since January 2019. 125 Born and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, he holds a B.S. from Georgetown University (2003) and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Law (2007). 1

Before entering Congress, Steil worked on the staff of U.S. Representative Paul Ryan in 2003–2004 and later spent about a decade in Wisconsin manufacturing, serving as legal counsel at Regal Beloit in Beloit and as an attorney for Charter NEX Film, a plastics manufacturer in Milton. 23 He was appointed to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents from 2016 to 2018. 12

Steil is seeking re-election in 2026 as the incumbent Republican candidate in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. 567 His campaign website is operated by Steil for Wisconsin, Inc. 9

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Wisconsin
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District
Website
bryansteil.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Conservative super PACs invest $1.5 million in WI-01 in September to shore up Steil

    Reuters reported that conservative super PACs began spending in WI-01 in September, including a $1.5 million investment, as the race drew national attention. Reported September 27.

    Republicans pour money into dozens of US House races ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Date unknown
    filing
    Steil reports ~$5.47M in cycle receipts and ~$6.33M cash on hand through July 22

    FEC figures through July 22 showed Steil with approximately $5.47 million in cycle receipts and $6.33 million cash on hand, dwarfing Democrat Mitchell Berman's roughly $713,000 in receipts and $152,000 cash on hand.

    Democrats Are Expanding Wisconsin’s House Map, and the First District Is the Test · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    news
    Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts WI-01 rating in Democrats' direction as race tightens

    Sabato's Crystal Ball moved its assessment of WI-01 toward Democrats, citing Democratic polling showing the candidates roughly even and continued momentum for Berman, per a DCCC announcement.

    🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts WI-01 in ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    filing
    Steil and Berman officially listed on Wisconsin's November 3, 2026 general-election ballot

    Election-reference material drawing on Wisconsin Elections Commission data confirmed both Bryan Steil and Mitchell Berman on the November 3 general-election ballot for WI-01.

    Mitchell Berman, Wisconsin House, District 1 candidate · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    news
    Multiple outlets project Steil–Berman race as one of Wisconsin's most competitive House contests

    The Center Square and Yahoo News reported that analysts projected the Steil–Berman matchup as a closely contested race, reflecting the district's shift from a safe Republican seat to a genuine battleground.

    Steil, Berman projected to have close race in Wisconsin's ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 5
    news
    FairShake crypto PAC lines up support for 32 House incumbents including Steil

    FairShake, a crypto-industry PAC, announced a general-election push backing 32 House incumbents, with Steil among those targeted for support.

    Fairshake Targets 32 Incumbents in House Races - briefs.co · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 4
    poll
    House Majority PAC polling reportedly shows Berman leading Steil by one point

    News coverage cited House Majority PAC internal polling showing Berman ahead of Steil by approximately one percentage point. Full methodology was not reported; results should be treated cautiously as partisan polling.

    Steil, Berman projected to have close race in Wisconsin's ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 2
    news
    DCCC announces $271,000 ad investment in WI-01 calling out Steil

    The DCCC and Berman announced a $271,000 advertising investment in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, continuing the campaign's focus on Steil's stock trading and personal finances.

    New DCCC Ad Investment in WI-01 Calls Out Bryan Steil’s B.S. · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Oct 1
    news
    DCCC and Berman launch first joint TV ad in WI-01 criticizing Steil over stock trading and wealth

    The DCCC and Berman's campaign launched a joint TV ad airing in Milwaukee and Madison markets, attacking Steil over his personal wealth and stock-trading legislation. The ad's claims represent campaign messaging, not independent findings.

    DCCC Releases First TV Ad in WI-01: “Bucks” · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 27
    news
    Reuters reports conservative super PAC spending in WI-01 as race heats up

    Reuters noted Republicans were pouring money into dozens of previously safe House races, including WI-01, where conservative super PACs had invested roughly $1.5 million in September.

    Republicans pour money into dozens of US House races ... · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 26
    news
    Cook Political Report shifts WI-01 from 'Likely Republican' to 'Lean Republican'

    Cook Political Report moved its rating of WI-01 in Democrats' direction, citing the race's increased competitiveness and Berman's polling momentum — dubbed 'Mitchmentum' by Democrats.

    RATINGS CHANGE: “Mitchmentum” Builds As Cook Political Report ... · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 21
    poll
    DCCC internal poll shows Steil and Berman tied 48%–48% among likely voters

    A poll commissioned by the DCCC and conducted September 21–23 showed Steil and Berman tied at 48% each among likely voters, with a margin of error of 4.4 points. As a partisan poll, results should be treated cautiously.

    Congressional stock trading is not a good issue for Bryan Steil • Wisconsin Examiner · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Sep 18
    news
    Democratic healthcare professionals campaign targets Steil's district as part of congressional flip effort

    Democratic doctors and nurses targeted Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District among congressional seats they hoped to flip, adding grassroots pressure on Steil.

    Democratic doctors, nurses aim to flip Congress seats with ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  14. Sep 15
    news
    DCCC adds Mitchell Berman to 'Red to Blue' program targeting Steil's seat

    The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Berman to its Red to Blue program, providing campaign support and fundraising assistance in the effort to flip Steil's seat.

    National Dems add Berman to 'red to blue' program to flip Steil seat · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  15. Aug 11
    news
    Mitchell Berman wins Democratic primary to challenge Bryan Steil in WI-01

    Berman won the Democratic primary on August 11, setting up the general-election contest against incumbent Republican Bryan Steil in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District.

    Compare Candidates | 2026 Wisconsin's 1st Congressional ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide's Steil profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA PVF) organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide's Steil profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Wisconsin Right to Life organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide's Steil profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Maverick PAC (MavPAC) organization
    Listed under endorsements on iVoterGuide's Steil profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
  • Kenosha Professional Police Association Board union
    Reported in a Steil campaign announcement carried by WisPolitics. wispolitics.com · Aug 20, 2026
  • Milwaukee Police Association union
    Reported in a Steil campaign announcement carried by WisPolitics. wispolitics.com · Aug 20, 2026
  • President Donald Trump official
    Trump's endorsement statement says, "Bryan Steil has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trump-archive.com · Aug 12, 2026
  • America First Works organization
    America First Works announced its endorsement of Steil for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District. americafirstworks.com · Aug 10, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$5.47M
Spent
$1.36M
Cash on hand
$6.33M

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8WI01156(opens in a new tab)

Sources 26

  1. [1] 🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts WI-01 in ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Issues | Representative Bryan Steil - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Steil, Berman projected to have close race in Wisconsin's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Fairshake Targets 32 Incumbents in House Races - briefs.co(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Compare Candidates | 2026 Wisconsin's 1st Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  6. [6] Congressional stock trading is not a good issue for Bryan Steil • Wisconsin Examiner(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Democrats Are Expanding Wisconsin’s House Map, and the First District Is the Test(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  8. [8] DCCC Releases First TV Ad in WI-01: “Bucks”(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] New DCCC Ad Investment in WI-01 Calls Out Bryan Steil’s B.S.(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  10. [10] Mitchell Berman, Wisconsin House, District 1 candidate(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  11. [11] Republicans pour money into dozens of US House races ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  12. [12] RATINGS CHANGE: “Mitchmentum” Builds As Cook Political Report ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  13. [13] Democratic doctors, nurses aim to flip Congress seats with ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  14. [14] Bryan Steil(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  15. [15] National Dems add Berman to 'red to blue' program to flip Steil seat(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  16. [16] Steil campaign: Kenosha and Milwaukee Police Unions back Steil for reelection(opens in a new tab) Aug 20, 2026
  17. [17] Congressman Bryan Steil is a Tremendous Advocate for the Wonderful People of…(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
  18. [18] AFW Endorses Bryan Steil for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District - America First Works(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
  19. [19] Steil-Led Housing Affordability Legislation Passes the House(opens in a new tab) Feb 13, 2026
  20. [20] Steil Votes to Secure the Border, Stop Illicit Fentanyl(opens in a new tab) May 11, 2023
  21. [21] Steil Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Case(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2022
  22. [22] Economy | Representative Bryan Steil - House.gov(opens in a new tab) May 16, 2022
  23. [23] Election Integrity - Representative Bryan Steil(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2022
  24. [24] National Security(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2022
  25. [25] Public Safety(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2022
  26. [26] Second Amendment(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2022
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