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Democrat Mitchell Berman won the election for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Bryan Steil. This victory marks the first time in 30 years that a Democrat has held this seat. Berman, a nurse and first-time candidate, focused on economic issues during his campaign. Steil, who had been in Congress for four terms, spent over $6.4 million in his unsuccessful reelection bid. The Associated Press declared Berman the winner at 12:48 a.m. EST on November 4, 2026.
Berman's win is part of a broader trend of Democratic victories in Wisconsin, with Democrat Rebecca Cooke also defeating Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd District. This results in an even split between Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin's congressional delegation, with four representatives from each party. Berman emphasized the importance of working-class communities coming together for change in his victory speech.
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