WI-06 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness leader
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationWisconsin
BackgroundBusiness leader
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EducationNeenah High School
Notable personal detailsBradley "Brad" Smith is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a business leader and U.S. Army National Guard veteran who enlisted after graduating from Neenah High School, served as a Forward Observer, rose to Staff Sergeant, and deployed for 14 months in support of the Global War on Terror. He was born in the town of Larsen in Winnebago County and grew up in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-worker economic policies and public investment to grow good-paying jobs, including raising the minimum wage, expanding apprenticeships and workforce training, and investing in renewable energy and local job creation. Advocates reducing the influence of big money in Washington and policies to reward companies that create jobs locally. No explicit detailed tax-rate proposals for upper-income or corporate taxation were found on campaign materials reviewed.
Healthcare
Supports affordable, accessible health care that protects coverage for pre-existing conditions and lowers costs while keeping care available in rural and urban communities. Prioritizes expanding access to health care and preventing medical bankruptcy.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate’s campaign platform states support for defending reproductive freedom and ensuring that women have the right to make their own health care choices, describing it as protecting women’s medical rights. The campaign frames reproductive decision-making as a matter for women rather than politicians and lists protection of reproductive freedom among its issues priorities.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures while affirming gun ownership; endorses universal background checks, red flag laws, and secure storage as common-sense safety measures.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Brad Smith for WI-06 Democratic nominee?
State Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin
Elected official
State Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin endorsed Brad Smith for Congress.
Karl Buelow
Political organization
Karl Buelow endorsed Brad Smith for Congress after ending his campaign.
Ozaukee County Supervisor Rob Holyoke
Public endorsement
Ozaukee County Supervisor Rob Holyoke endorsed Brad Smith for Congress.
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Advocacy group
Wisconsin Education Association Council endorsed Brad Smith for Congress.
Wojo for WI
Political organization
Wojo for WI endorsed Brad Smith for Congress after ending its campaign.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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