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2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Wisconsin, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primaries were held on August 9, 2022. The Republican Party won a majority of Wisconsin's U.S. House delegation, as well as, notably, 55.5 percent of the statewide vote.

Results summary

Statewide

District

Results of the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin by district:

District 1

The 1st district encompasses Janesville, Kenosha, and Racine. The incumbent was Republican Bryan Steil, who had represented the district since 2019 and was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Ann Roe, businesswoman and activist

Endorsements

Primary results

Independents

Candidates

Declared
  • Charles Barman

General election

Predictions

Results

District 2

The 2nd congressional district covers Dane County, Iowa County, Lafayette County, Sauk County and Green County, as well as portions of Richland County and Rock County. The district includes Madison, the state's capital, its suburbs and some of the surrounding areas. The incumbent was Democrat Mark Pocan, who was elected with 69.7% of the vote in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Erik Olsen, attorney
Eliminated in primary
  • Charity Barry, businesswoman
Failed to qualify
  • Peter Theron, Republican nominee for this district in 2020, 2016, 2014 and 2008

Primary results

Independents

Candidates

Declared
  • Douglas Alexander

General election

Predictions

Results

District 3

The 3rd district takes in the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin including Eau Claire and La Crosse. The incumbent was Democrat Ron Kind, who was reelected with 51.3% of the vote in 2020. On August 10, 2021, Kind announced his retirement.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Rebecca Cooke, businesswoman
  • Deb McGrath, former Army captain and CIA officer
  • Mark Neumann, La Crosse City Council member, retired pediatrician, and candidate for this district in 2020
Withdrew
  • Brett Knudsen, podcast host and U.S Navy veteran
Declined
  • Ron Kind, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Debate

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn
  • Denise Hurless

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Predictions

Polling

Deb McGrath vs. Derrick Van Orden<br />

Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican<br />

Results

Although some prediction sites such as DDHQ gave a "Solid R" prediction, Van Orden faced a relatively more competitive race than some had predicted, as Pfaff made a more competitive performance than expected. As a result, Van Orden won only by a near 4% margin.

District 4

The 4th district encompasses Milwaukee County, taking in the city of Milwaukee and its working-class suburbs of Cudahy, St. Francis, South Milwaukee, and West Milwaukee, as well as the North Shore communities of Glendale, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Bayside, and Brown Deer. The incumbent was Democrat Gwen Moore, who was reelected with 74.7% of the vote in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Tim Rogers, nominee for this district in 2020
Eliminated in primary
  • Travis Clark

Primary results

Independents

Candidates

Declared
  • Robert Raymond

General election

Predictions

Results

District 5

The 5th district takes in the northern and western suburbs of Milwaukee, including Washington County, Jefferson County, as well as most of Waukesha County. The incumbent was Republican Scott Fitzgerald, who was elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Mike Van Someren, attorney
Failed to qualify
  • Ronald Remmel, medical electronics manufacturer and college professor
Withdrawn

Endorsements

Primary results

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Results

District 6

The 6th district is based in east-central Wisconsin, encompassing part of the Fox River Valley, and takes in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan. The incumbent was Republican Glenn Grothman, who was reelected with 59.2% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Douglas Mullenix, management consultant

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Failed to qualify
  • Amy Washburn, attorney

General election

Predictions

Results

District 7

The 7th district is located in northwestern Wisconsin and includes Wausau and Superior. The incumbent was Republican Tom Tiffany, who was reelected with 60.7% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • David Kunelius, teacher

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Richard Ausman, businessman

Primary results

General election

Predictions

Results

District 8

The 8th district encompasses northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Appleton. The incumbent was Republican Mike Gallagher, who was reelected with 64.2% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Shaun Clarmont

Endorsements

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Failed to qualify
  • Rahb Kettleson, truck driver

Libertarian primary

Nominee

  • Jacob VandenPlas, farmer

Independents

Declared

  • Paul Boucher

General election

Predictions

Results

Notes

Partisan clients<br />

References

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates

Official campaign website for 2nd district candidates

Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates

Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates