WI-07 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age67 years old (May 14, 1959)
GenderMale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundConsulting forester
EducationMichigan Technological University (attended)
Notable personal detailsFrederic Clark is a Wisconsin conservationist, consulting forester, and Democratic politician based in Bayfield County. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2009 to 2015 (42nd and 81st districts). He has led and worked with conservation and forestry organizations, including serving as executive director of Wisconsins Green Fire (201913). He is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsins 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted federal investments in rural and forest economies, criticizes large corporate tax breaks and tax changes that disproportionately benefit the wealthy, and favors tax credits or incentives structured to help local industries and working families. Emphasizes protecting social programs like Medicaid and concerns about cuts that would raise costs for lower-income people.
Healthcare
Supports making health care broadly available to all residents and lists “Health Care for Everyone” as a top campaign priority. Emphasizes addressing health care as a central issue for the district while running for Congress.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a secure border and targeted immigration enforcement against criminals while opposing sanctuary cities and ICE abolition; advocates expanding legal work visas and reforming outdated immigration laws to allow workers to enter and work legally.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanded deployment of renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) to increase Wisconsin’s energy independence and has led climate-mitigation work as executive director of Wisconsin’s Green Fire. Emphasizes conservation and local climate resilience measures rather than opposing transitional fossil-fuel use outright.
Public Safety & Guns
Fred Clark identifies as a gun owner and hunter who supports the right to bear arms and emphasizes bipartisanship on public safety issues. He has publicly shown his personal firearms and stated the Second Amendment will be protected while campaigning for Wisconsin’s 7th District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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