Peter Burgelis
WI-01 Democratic nominee?
$7.3K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMilwaukee alderman (Common Council, District 11)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundMilwaukee alderman (Common Council, District 11)
EducationMarquette University High School
Notable personal detailsPeter Burgelis is a Milwaukee Common Council member (Alderman for the 11th District) and a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. He previously served on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors (2022–2024). Outside government, he has worked as a mortgage lender and has led and served on nonprofit and civic organizations in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes lowering costs for working families, argues that corporations receive disproportionate tax breaks, and says he will fight to put money back in households’ pockets rather than preserve tax advantages for large corporations. He also supports repealing Trump-era tariffs and prioritizing affordability for healthcare and housing.
Healthcare
Peter Burgelis emphasizes lowering healthcare costs for working families and cites rising healthcare expenses as a core issue to address, but available campaign materials and news coverage provide only general statements about reducing costs without clear policy prescriptions or specific proposals (e.g., public option, Medicare expansion, or market-based reforms).
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrant rights and community preparedness in the face of immigration enforcement activity, and has organized/participated in local bilingual meetings and council statements focused on immigration rights and combating anti-immigrant sentiment. No national-level immigration blueprint found on the campaign site.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Peter Burgelis sponsored a Milwaukee County resolution supporting access to abortion care and calling for an advisory referendum to repeal Wisconsin Statute § 940.04, the 1849 law that bans abortion at any stage without exceptions. The resolution was adopted by the Milwaukee County Board and signed on January 19, 2023.
Climate & Energy
Peter Burgelis has publicly urged the EPA to retain the 2009 Endangerment Finding that allows regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and has called for enforcement to hold polluters accountable. His campaign describes priorities about accountability and community protection but does not present a Green New Deal–level platform in available materials.
Public Safety & Guns
Peter Burgelis emphasizes public safety investments and has issued statements calling gun violence a preventable public-health crisis while supporting funding for police and transit safety. He has not published a detailed, specific federal gun-policy platform (e.g., on assault weapons bans, universal background checks, or red flag laws) in the sources found. The available public materials emphasize local public-safety funding and addressing gun violence broadly rather than explicit positions on particular gun regulations.
News
Peter Burgelis is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House race fundraising picture. A Newsweek report says Democrats have outraised Republican incumbents in several competitive districts, including in Florida, which could affect the outlook for seats like his. The broader race is also being shaped by polling, Trump’s approval rating, and possible redistricting changes.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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