Elizabeth
Anne Fitzgibbon
Independent candidate Elizabeth Anne Fitzgibbon runs for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District seat in November 2026
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Background
Elizabeth Anne Fitzgibbon is an independent candidate running for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District seat in the November 3, 2026 general election. She is from Neenah, Wisconsin, and her campaign describes her as a "mother, neighbor, and advocate" with no prior elected offices; she emphasizes that she is "not a career politician." 1635
According to her campaign biography, Fitzgibbon's decision to run was shaped by a family-law case she pursued to the U.S. Supreme Court, an experience that led her to focus on government accountability as a central campaign theme. 3
Her LinkedIn profile (self-reported) lists a BBA in business, management, marketing and related support services from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (2005–2010) and phlebotomy technician training at Fox Valley Technical College (2014). It also lists work at BioLife Plasma Services beginning in 2014, a prior auditor role at J. J. Keller, and an earlier specialty shop manager position at Scheels. 9
Fitzgibbon is running against the Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman and other candidates in the District 6 race. Her independent candidacy is listed on Wisconsin's official candidate documents for the general election. 81
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Wisconsin
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- fitzgibbonforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingFitzgibbon secures ballot access after WEC rejects 800+ signature challenges
According to Smarter.Vote, Fitzgibbon secured ballot access as an independent after the Wisconsin Elections Commission rejected more than 800 signature challenges. The exact date of the decision is not provided in the sources.
2026 Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District Election · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9endorsementLibertarian Party of Wisconsin endorsement listed on Fitzgibbon's iVoterGuide profile
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin is listed under endorsements on Fitzgibbon's iVoterGuide candidate profile, dated October 9 and updated October 10. The sources do not provide the specific date the endorsement was granted.
Elizabeth Anne Fitzgibbon · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsChamberLight race tracker shows no FEC reports on file for Fitzgibbon
ChamberLight's district page for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District identified Fitzgibbon as an independent and noted 'NO FEC REPORTS ON FILE' as of its October 9 update. The source does not explain why no reports appear.
Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District 2026: Smith vs. Thurow vs. Grothman | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsFitzgibbon did not respond to NEW News Lab general-election questionnaire
A NEW News Lab article republished by Yahoo News reported that Fitzgibbon did not reply to its general-election questionnaire. She was listed among the four challengers to Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman.
5 candidates vie for 6th Congressional District seat | Election 2026 · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsFitzgibbon lists affordability, accountability, and transparency as campaign priorities
In answers reported by the Sheboygan Press, Fitzgibbon said her priorities are 'affordability, accountability and transparency,' pledging to challenge wasteful spending, examine federal programs, and push for health care price transparency. She stated she opposes bad ideas regardless of party. Her campaign disclosed using AI assistance in preparing responses.
Wisconsin 6th Congressional District candidates share priorities · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21filingFitzgibbon confirmed as independent candidate in WI-6 general election
By September 21, the Sheboygan Press reported Fitzgibbon as an independent running in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District general election scheduled for November 3.
Wisconsin 6th Congressional District candidates share priorities · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 28pollPoll conducted for WI-6 race did not report Fitzgibbon vote share
A Tavern Research poll conducted May 28 measured support in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District but reported results only for Grothman, Smith, and Thurow — no vote share was recorded for Fitzgibbon.
2026 Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District Election · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Libertarian Party of Wisconsin organizationThe party's Executive Committee voted unanimously to endorse Fitzgibbon, an independent candidate, at a recent meeting. presslpwi.blogspot.com · May 19, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6WI06241(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] 2026 Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District Election(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Elizabeth Anne Fitzgibbon(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] 5 candidates vie for 6th Congressional District seat | Election 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Elizabeth Anne Fitzgibbon — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District 2026: Smith vs. Thurow vs. Grothman | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] Wisconsin 6th Congressional District candidates share priorities(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [7] Elizabeth Fitzgibbon - Candidate Spotlight(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
- [8] Press & Media Blog of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin(opens in a new tab) Jun 3, 2026