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Glenn Grothman
Republican
Glenn Grothman
WI-06 Republican nominee?
$14.6K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationWisconsin
SourcesShowHide
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports major tax cuts for businesses and individuals, backed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and seeks to make its individual/business provisions permanent; opposes expansions of certain tax-credit programs for low-income housing.
Healthcare
Glenn Grothman supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and replacing it with alternatives that reduce federal involvement and mandates in health care. He has criticized the ACA for raising costs and regulatory burdens and has expressed opposition to Medicaid expansion.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement including building a wall and more resources for Border Patrol and ICE; criticizes current administration policies as causing a border "disaster" and emphasizes upholding immigration laws. Has cosponsored legislation aimed at stricter enforcement at the southern border and repeatedly called for increased border security measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Glenn Grothman opposes legal abortion and has supported legislation restricting abortion access, including cosponsoring a 20-week ban and voting for measures protecting infants born after attempted abortions. He has publicly spoken against Roe v. Wade and joined efforts opposing abortion medications.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects aggressive climate regulations and has expressed skepticism about settled climate science while supporting policies favorable to fossil fuel development and opposing major climate legislation. His congressional voting record and public statements show consistent opposition to many environmental and climate regulatory measures.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment protections and concealed-carry by law-abiding citizens while opposing new gun-control measures such as red-flag style laws; he emphasizes backing law enforcement. Public statements and his voting record show resistance to expanded gun restrictions while supporting permitting and training requirements for carry.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 22, 2026
Glenn Grothman is in the news because his Wisconsin 6th Congressional District seat is heading into a Democratic primary on Aug. 11. Two Democrats, Amanda Bell and Brad Smith, are competing for the chance to challenge him. The race is drawing attention to issues in the district such as health care, housing, labor, and regulation of AI data centers.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
WI-06 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Glenn Grothman for WI-06 Republican nominee?
Jonathan Wojcik
Political organization
Jonathan Wojcik endorsed Glenn Grothman after ending his congressional campaign.
Tom Tiffany
Public figure
Tom Tiffany endorsed Glenn Grothman as part of a Wisconsin Republican House members endorsement of Maria Lazar.
Bryan Steil
Public figure
Bryan Steil endorsed Glenn Grothman as part of a Wisconsin Republican House members endorsement of Maria Lazar.
Derrick Van Orden
Public figure
Derrick Van Orden endorsed Glenn Grothman as part of a Wisconsin Republican House members endorsement of Maria Lazar.
Scott Fitzgerald
Public figure
Scott Fitzgerald endorsed Glenn Grothman as part of a Wisconsin Republican House members endorsement of Maria Lazar.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.3M
$943.3K
$628.9K
$314.4K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.3M
$537.7K
$989.4K
$41.2K
Cycle 2024
$998.2K
$522.5K
$1.0M
$42.2K
Cycle 2026
$634.5K
$700.3K
$456.7K
$30.4K
Source: FEC