Enrique Casiano
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin
Enrique Casiano
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin
WI-01 Democratic nominee?
$12.6K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
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$12.6KAUG 18, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRegistered nurse
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationWisconsin
BackgroundRegistered nurse
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Notable personal detailsEnrique Jacob Casiano is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District. He is a registered nurse based in Janesville, Wisconsin, and has served as a union leader with UAW Local 95, Unit 12. Casiano has been publicly identified as chairperson of UAW Local 95 Unit 12 during the 2025 Mercyhealth East Clinic strike in Janesville.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies favoring working-class tax relief and expanded social programs; emphasizes stronger worker protections and Medicare for All. Advocates prioritizing tax relief for the working class rather than benefits for the wealthy and opposes profit-driven consolidation in health care.
Healthcare
Enrique Casiano, a registered nurse and UAW local leader from Janesville, has publicly focused on lowering health insurance premiums for workers, improving patient care conditions, and securing workplace protections for clinic staff. He has framed healthcare issues through labor and workplace concerns arising from the Mercyhealth East Clinic strike but has not provided clear public positions on broader federal healthcare reforms (for example, Medicare for All, a public option, or repeal of the ACA).
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has criticized aggressive federal immigration enforcement and round-ups that affect immigrant communities and people of color, expressing concern about targeting specific ethnic groups and the impact on U.S. citizens and noncitizens. His remarks indicate support for protecting immigrant communities from harsh enforcement practices.
Latest News
Enrique Casiano is being mentioned in coverage of Democratic primary politics, but the provided summaries do not report any specific new action, result, or statement involving him. The most relevant context is broader reporting on progressive candidates and their struggles to win Black voters in Democratic primaries. Other recent election articles mention Wisconsin and Connecticut races, but they do not give any concrete update about Casiano himself.
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