
Michael Heidenreich
WI-06 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAlliant Energy employee
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundAlliant Energy employee
Notable personal detailsMichael J. Heidenreich is a Democratic candidate who filed to run for the U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked for Alliant Energy and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). In April 2026, his campaign website posted a statement saying he was ending his campaign following a serious car accident involving his daughter.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate opposes tariffs as a burden on average consumers and supports expanded government investment in programs such as universal healthcare and education. He frames those investments as beneficial to working families and the district’s economy.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal healthcare and describes it as a moral imperative and a fundamental human right, and advocates expanding affordable access and reducing costs. He emphasizes that healthcare should not depend on employment or income and calls for systems that prevent medical debt and delayed care.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun safety measures including background checks, safe storage, and red flag laws while stating a respect for responsible gun owners. Positions emphasize reducing gun violence to protect families, schools, and communities.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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