Who Is Running in Wisconsin Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 2, 2026
Glenn Grothman
(Incumbent)Economy
HighGlenn Grothman prioritizes economic growth and job creation, stating it as his number one priority. He advocates for reducing government regulations and red tape, cutting wasteful spending, and streamlining the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire and increase wages. He also supports welfare reform, noting reduced dependency on welfare as a goal, and emphasized positive economic indicators like job creation and tax relief.
Immigration
HighGlenn Grothman reintroduced the Migrant Child Safety Act to strengthen federal oversight of unaccompanied migrant child placements, ensuring children are released to properly vetted sponsors. He also reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act, which aims to prevent non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits to protect U.S. citizens and save taxpayer money. Grothman supports strengthening immigration enforcement and has highlighted achievements in this area.
Healthcare
HighGlenn Grothman voted against restoring health insurance subsidies in 2026. He champions the use of innovative technology to reduce healthcare costs by streamlining administrative tasks, enabling price transparency, and improving efficiency. Additionally, he reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act to prevent non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Medicare, aiming to protect taxpayer funds and preserve benefits for U.S. citizens.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Glenn Grothman |
|---|---|
| Economy | Glenn Grothman prioritizes economic growth and job creation, stating it as his number one priority. He advocates for reducing government regulations and red tape, cutting wasteful spending, and streamlining the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire and increase wages. He also supports welfare reform, noting reduced dependency on welfare as a goal, and emphasized positive economic indicators like job creation and tax relief. High |
| Immigration | Glenn Grothman reintroduced the Migrant Child Safety Act to strengthen federal oversight of unaccompanied migrant child placements, ensuring children are released to properly vetted sponsors. He also reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act, which aims to prevent non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits to protect U.S. citizens and save taxpayer money. Grothman supports strengthening immigration enforcement and has highlighted achievements in this area. High |
| Healthcare | Glenn Grothman voted against restoring health insurance subsidies in 2026. He champions the use of innovative technology to reduce healthcare costs by streamlining administrative tasks, enabling price transparency, and improving efficiency. Additionally, he reintroduced the Safeguarding Benefits for Americans Act to prevent non-citizens from receiving federal welfare benefits, including Medicare, aiming to protect taxpayer funds and preserve benefits for U.S. citizens. High |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Glenn Grothman received a 0% environmental score for 2025 from Wisconsin Conservation Voters. His 2024 environmental score was 3%, as reported by the League of Conservation Voters. These consistently low scores reflect his voting record on environmental issues. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Glenn Grothman is committed to protecting life from conception to natural death, citing a moral and civic duty to protect unborn children. He has consistently supported legislation protecting life, including the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and measures to fund Pregnancy Resource Centers. Grothman opposes taxpayer funding for abortions, stating it is unacceptable for tax dollars to support practices against deeply-held moral beliefs. He voted against the Women's Health Protection Act and the Right to Contraception Act. High |
| Foreign Policy | Glenn Grothman supported the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which included a salary raise for active-duty members and provisions for gradually withdrawing troops from Europe towards Central and South America. He has also voted to support Israel and commended efforts to advance peace and stability in the Middle East. Grothman advocates for reducing non-uniformed military personnel and cutting spending on unused military office space, believing these measures improve efficiency. High |
| Education | Glenn Grothman prioritizes ensuring children receive a great education, believing responsibility rests with local and state governments. He advocates for reducing federal involvement in local schools to empower parents and teachers. For higher education, he seeks reforms to simplify student aid, improve financial literacy, and hold institutions accountable for program outcomes and loan repayment. He has also co-sponsored bills allowing students to refinance loans and voted "Yea" on H.R. 7148 for FY26 appropriations. High |
| Gun Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
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