Peter Burgelis
WI-01 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundMilwaukee Common Council alderperson
Notable personal detailsPeter Burgelis is a Milwaukee Common Council alderperson representing the city’s 11th District. He previously served as a Milwaukee County supervisor and has been involved in local policy and community issues in Milwaukee. In April 2026, he announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District (WI-01).
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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.
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