WI-04 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age75 years old (Apr 18, 1951)
GenderFemale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundPolitician
EducationNorthern Division High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), 1969
Notable personal detailsGwendolynne Sophia "Gwen" Moore is a Democratic politician serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 4th congressional district, first elected in 2004 and serving since January 3, 2005. Before Congress, she served in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1989–1992) and the Wisconsin State Senate (1993–2004), including as president pro tempore (1997–1998). She earned a B.A. from Marquette University and previously worked as a housing officer with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for low- and middle-income families (expanded Earned Income Tax Credit and child tax credits), opposes major Republican tax-cut proposals for corporations/wealthy, and advocates stronger IRS enforcement of tax evasion by high earners. Positions emphasize using the tax code to help working families and fund government programs rather than across-the-board tax cuts.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and expanding public health coverage, including Medicaid expansion and measures that increase Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment and affordability. Voted for the American Rescue Plan’s enhanced ACA premium tax credits and has promoted federal solutions to extend Medicaid-like coverage in non-expansion states. Has not committed to endorsing Medicare for All based on available statements.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrants and refugees, defends DACA and asylum access, and has criticized aggressive enforcement tactics; has backed legislation to prevent deportations for vulnerable groups and urged ICE to halt certain courthouse and visa-related arrests.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and protecting abortion access and reproductive rights, describes abortion as healthcare, has publicly shared a personal abortion experience, and has advocated for passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act and against restrictive gestational bans. Advocates federal protections to preserve access rather than leaving protections solely to state law.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal climate action and investments in clean energy and Great Lakes restoration; voted for the Inflation Reduction Act and has backed legislation and appropriations that fund ecosystem restoration, climate resiliency, and clean-energy–related programs. Emphasizes protecting the Great Lakes and using federal resources to address climate impacts while supporting job-creating clean-energy investments.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports federal restrictions on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and supports stronger background checks and accountability for negligent gun dealers and measures to keep guns from domestic abusers. Advocates legislative steps to reduce gun violence and strengthen enforcement of existing gun-safety laws.
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