WI-06 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationWisconsin
Show moreShow less
Notable personal detailsMichael J. Heidenreich is a Democratic candidate who filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. His principal campaign committee is Friends of Michael Heidenreich, registered in June 2025. Heidenreich’s campaign website described him as a union member and a father and stated he ended his campaign on April 15, 2026 following a serious car accident involving his daughter.
SourcesShowHide
Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that limit transfers of wealth to the ultra‑wealthy, protect unions, invest in American industry and infrastructure, and expand social programs such as universal healthcare. Emphasizes economic fairness for working families and government investment to create good-paying jobs. Does not provide detailed tax-rate proposals on campaign materials reviewed here.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and describes it as a fundamental human right, advocating for broad public coverage expansions. Emphasizes benefits to workers and employers from guaranteed quality healthcare.
Show moreShow less
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun safety measures while respecting responsible gun ownership, explicitly backing background checks, safe storage, and red flag laws to keep weapons out of dangerous hands.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- News
- Polls
- Endorsements



