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Bryan Steil

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Bryan Steil

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Wisconsin Republican Governor nominee?

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AUG 12, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age45 years old (Mar 3, 1981)

GenderMale

LocationWisconsin

BackgroundAttorney

EducationGeorgetown University (B.S.)

Notable personal detailsBryan George Steil is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district, first elected in 2018 and serving since January 3, 2019. He has served as Chair of the House Committee on House Administration since January 17, 2023. Before Congress, he worked as an attorney and in Wisconsin manufacturing and served on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. He earned a B.S. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate supports keeping taxes low and making recent Republican tax cuts permanent, and has voted for Republican tax and spending measures that prioritize tax relief and reduced government spending. He has co-sponsored bills to extend/retain the 2017 Tax Cuts and has opposed Democratic proposals to expand tax-funded programs or extend certain tax credits.

Healthcare

Bryan Steil supports market-oriented approaches to lower costs (including prescription-drug transparency and competition) and has voted with House Republicans on measures that limit or roll back aspects of federal health spending and ACA-related subsidies. He has opposed recent bipartisan extensions of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and has supported legislation favored by Republicans that reduce federal Medicaid obligations.

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security measures including restarting border wall construction, increasing Border Patrol staffing and resources, and tightening enforcement and asylum procedures while framing immigration as a law-and-order and national-security issue. Has voted for and publicly endorsed legislation that would deploy technology and personnel to the border and expand physical barriers.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports restrictions on abortion with exceptions and describes himself as pro-life; has said Dobbs returned decisions to the states and indicated support for limits such as a 20-week restriction while backing exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.

Climate & Energy

Supports expanding U.S. energy production and prioritizes technology-driven solutions over heavy federal regulations; has opposed the Green New Deal and voted against legislation to keep the U.S. in the Paris Agreement framework, while sponsoring measures to advance fossil fuel projects such as the Keystone XL pipeline. Emphasizes protecting jobs and lowering energy costs alongside environmental protection through ‘‘commonsense’’ or market-oriented approaches.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong Second Amendment protections, identifies as a gun owner and ‘‘strong advocate’’ for the Second Amendment, and has opposed major federal background-check expansion measures while backing legislation to expand concealed-carry recognition. Voting record and ratings indicate consistent opposition to new gun restrictions.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 4, 2026

Bryan Steil is in the news because Wisconsin’s 2026 elections could shape control of the state and possibly lead to new congressional maps. Recent reporting says pending lawsuits are still challenging Wisconsin’s current congressional district lines, making redistricting a major issue. The broader election picture in Wisconsin is also shifting as the governor’s race and other contests take shape ahead of the August primary and November general election.

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Articles

GBGreen Bay Press-Gazette1 month ago