Matthew
Arndt
Wisconsin Green Party candidate for U.S. House, WI-6 (2026); CPA and business owner based in Mequon
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Background
Matthew Arndt is the Wisconsin Green Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman and holds no current elected office. 1217
Arndt describes himself as a CPA and business owner who operates a tax and investment advisory firm. He grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a 2026 candidate profile lists his residence as Mequon. 712
According to a local candidate questionnaire, Arndt holds a Bachelor's of Science, though the institution and field of study are not identified in available sources. No prior elected or executive office has been found in the sources reviewed. 74
In October 2026, Arndt was arrested following a road rage incident involving an anti-Israel tirade directed at a father and son; the incident drew significant local media coverage. 1015
At a glance
- Party
- Wisconsin Green
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Wisconsin
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- endthecartel.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Date unknownfilingArndt wins Green Party primary for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District with 62 votes
Matthew Arndt won the Green Party primary with 62 votes, securing his place on the general-election ballot alongside Republican incumbent Glenn Grothman, Democrat Brad Smith, and independents Mike Thurow and Elizabeth Fitzgibbon.
'My stance on Israel stays': Mequon Congressional candidate ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Date unknownnewsArndt publishes candidate questionnaire listing top policy priorities
In a candidate questionnaire published in September, Arndt listed breaking up monopolies, Medicare for All, and ending 'forever wars' as his top priorities, and expressed opposition to continued U.S. funding of wars and weapons for Israel.
Green Party Congressional Candidate Matthew Arndt Arrested ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 12newsOpinion piece notes Arndt got the free publicity he sought with antisemitic rant
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel opinion contributor wrote that Arndt effectively achieved his stated wish for publicity through the antisemitic road-rage rant, drawing widespread media coverage to his fringe candidacy.
Candidate got wish for free publicity with antisemitic rant · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsArndt says he was 'followed, harassed, and repeatedly provoked' before losing his patience
In a statement reported by TMJ4, Arndt acknowledged his delivery was 'not my finest moment' and claimed he had been followed, harassed, and repeatedly provoked before the outburst. Police described their investigation separately.
Mequon congressional candidate arrested after road rage ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsWisconsin Green Party and Milwaukee Jewish Federation issue responses to Arndt incident
The Wisconsin Green Party expressed support for Palestinian human rights but said 'shouting obscenities at someone in a parking lot doesn't advance that cause,' adding it would await the police report. The Milwaukee Jewish Federation condemned what it called 'hateful and intimidating behavior.'
WI congressional candidate arrested after road rage, anti-Israel tirade · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsArndt defends stance: 'I could have used better words, but my stance on Israel stays'
In interviews after the arrest, Arndt said he could have used a better choice of words but maintained his position, clarifying that his criticism was directed at Israel and its government, not Jewish people.
'My stance on Israel stays': Mequon Congressional candidate ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6WI06274(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Candidate got wish for free publicity with antisemitic rant(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Mequon congressional candidate arrested after road rage ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] WI congressional candidate arrested after road rage, anti-Israel tirade(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] 'My stance on Israel stays': Mequon Congressional candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [6] Congressional candidate unapologetic after video shows profane tirade against Israel(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [7] Green Party Congressional Candidate Matthew Arndt Arrested ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [8] 5 candidates vie for 6th Congressional District seat | Election 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [9] About Me - End the Cartel(opens in a new tab) Dec 7, 2020
- [10] Home - End the Cartel(opens in a new tab) Dec 7, 2020
- [11] Where I Stand - End the Cartel(opens in a new tab) Dec 7, 2020