Incumbent
Scott Fitzgerald
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin
$7.8K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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97.8%chance to win
$7.8KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age62 years old (Nov 16, 1963)
GenderMale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationB.S., University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (1985)
Notable personal detailsScott Lawrence Fitzgerald is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District since January 3, 2021. He previously served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2020, including service as majority leader. He earned a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and worked as a newspaper publisher. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1981 to 2009.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes, permanent tax cuts, and tax exemptions for tips, overtime, Social Security, and small businesses. Also backs deregulation, reduced regulatory burdens on businesses, and policies framed as growing the economy and lowering costs.
Healthcare
Scott Fitzgerald opposes government-run healthcare and says market-based reforms are the right path. He has backed efforts to reduce Obamacare-related subsidies and Medicaid expansion while supporting alternatives like association health plans and short-term insurance coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Scott Fitzgerald supports stronger border security and enforcement of immigration laws. His campaign and official congressional statements emphasize stopping illegal immigration, fully funding ICE and CBP, and putting national security first.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Scott Fitzgerald’s campaign site says he will defend the right to life. His congressional voting record shows opposition to abortion-rights legislation and support for anti-abortion measures, including votes against the Women’s Health Protection Act and for the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding energy production and lowering energy costs, including geothermal development and faster permitting. Opposes one-size-fits-all green energy mandates and has criticized the use of ESG criteria in regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Scott Fitzgerald presents himself as a defender of the Second Amendment and a supporter of law enforcement. His recorded positions oppose gun-control measures including expanded background checks and an assault weapons ban, while favoring law-and-order approaches and police support.
Campaign Fundraising
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