WI-05 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleParamedic
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundParamedic
EducationDegree in paramedicine (2016)
Notable personal detailsBen Steinhoff is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District. He previously ran for the seat in 2024, and filed to run again in 2026. He is a paramedic by profession and has also served as a volunteer firefighter/paramedic in Monona and Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that raise public revenue (for example through marijuana legalization) while lowering tax burdens on working families. Emphasizes using new revenue sources to fund public safety and services rather than broad tax cuts for higher earners.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All / a single-payer system and describes healthcare as a basic human right; endorses strengthening and expanding Medicaid and lowering the Medicare eligibility age; advocates lowering prescription drug costs and funding community health infrastructure.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform that pairs stronger security measures at the southern border and points of entry with a legislative path that addresses both illegal immigration and the needs of people seeking to come to the U.S.; aims to work with Congress to pass a practical, fair reform bill that balances border security and immigration reform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding reproductive healthcare including abortion care, contraception, and IVF; rejects legislation that would restrict reproductive rights or attack reproductive healthcare providers.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes environmental concerns at a high level but provides no detailed climate or energy policy positions on his campaign site. Public statements reference environmental themes (e.g., campaign color choice to emphasize environmental concerns) while focusing policy detail on health care, emergency services, education, and other issues. Overall, available sources show concern for the environment but do not specify concrete climate or energy policies.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
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