WI-08 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate for U.S. House (Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, 2026)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderOther
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundCandidate for U.S. House (Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, 2026)
Notable personal detailsBenjamin Michael “Ben” Hable is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District (2026 election). They are a resident of Birnamwood, Wisconsin, and filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in September 2025. In campaign and media coverage, Hable has described themself as gender-fluid and disabled and has emphasized representation for LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities, along with universal healthcare and working-class economic policies.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports progressive economic policies including raising the minimum wage to a living wage above $17/hr and strengthening Social Security by removing the current wage cap so corporations pay higher contributions; favors measures to shift tax burdens onto corporations and the ultra-wealthy to fund expanded social supports.
Healthcare
The candidate supports a universal healthcare program for all and criticizes private insurers as gatekeepers that create unequal access to care. They say insurance companies, the healthcare industry, and government together have become barriers to necessary medical treatment based on personal medical struggles.
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