WI-06 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Geological Survey employee
PartyDemocratic
LocationWisconsin
BackgroundU.S. Geological Survey employee
Notable personal detailsAmanda H. Bell is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey and describes leading teams in federal science roles focused on water and natural resources. She also has worked as a substitute teacher in the Poynette School District and previously worked service-industry jobs.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-worker economic policies including higher wages, affordable healthcare, stronger rules to curb corporate monopolies, and protections for homeowners; favors policies that shift power and costs away from large corporations toward working families.
Healthcare
Supports moving toward a single-payer healthcare system, capping deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, lowering prescription drug prices, and protecting access to rural healthcare.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting abortion access nationwide and guarantees access to birth control, and she calls for protections for miscarriage, fertility treatment, and pregnancy care while prohibiting punishment for medical decisions.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting clean air and clean water, holding polluters accountable, and investing in conservation and renewable energy; endorses transparency for data centers and other pollution-related oversight. Policy language emphasizes clean-energy investment and enforcement against corporate pollution while permitting transitional approaches.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures including universal background checks, closing loopholes in gun laws, and safe-storage requirements while stating intent to protect communities and respect responsible gun ownership.
News
Amanda Bell is running for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, where she is competing against Brad Smith in the Aug. 11 primary. The race is drawing attention because the seat is held by Republican Glenn Grothman and both Democrats are outlining different approaches on health care, housing, labor, and regulating AI data centers. Bell is part of a contest that could shape how Democrats try to win the district.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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