2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin explained

Election Name:2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
Country:Wisconsin
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:All 8 Wisconsin seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:5
Seats1:6
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:1,403,080
Percentage1:55.54%
Swing1: 4.11%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:3
Seats2:2
Seat Change2: 1
Popular Vote2:1,012,955
Percentage2:40.10%
Swing2: 8.40%

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Wisconsin, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primaries were held on August 9, 2022. The Republican Party won a majority of Wisconsin's U.S. House delegation as well as, notably, 55.5 percent of the statewide vote.

Results summary

Statewide

Party Candi-
dates
Votes Seats
% +/– !%
8 1,403,080 55.54% 6 1 75.00%
6 1,012,955 40.10% 2 1 25.00%
5 78,058 3.09% 0 0%
1 32,057 1.27% 0 0%
Total 20 2,526,150 100% 8 100%

District

Results of the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin by district:[1]

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162,610 54.05% 135,825 45.14% 2,432 0.81% 300,867 100.00% Republican hold
101,890 26.92% 268,740 70.99% 7,907 2.09% 378,537 100.00% Democratic hold
164,743 51.82% 152,977 48.12% 202 0.06% 317,922 100.00% Republican gain
57,660 23.08% 191,955 76.83% 223 0.09% 249,838 100.00% Democratic hold
243,741 64.39% 134,581 35.55% 201 0.05% 378,523 100.00% Republican hold
239,231 94.93% 0 0% 12,768 5.07% 251,999 100.00% Republican hold
209,224 61.85% 128,877 38.10% 167 0.05% 338,268 100.00% Republican hold
223,981 72.21% 0 0% 86,215 27.79% 310,196 100.00% Republican hold
Total 1,403,080 55.54% 1,012,955 40.10% 110,115 4.36% 2,526,150 100.00%

District 1

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 1st congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 1
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 1
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 1st congressional district
Image1:Bryan Steil (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bryan Steil
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:162,610
Percentage1:54.1%
Nominee2:Ann Roe
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:135,825
Percentage2:45.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Bryan Steil
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Bryan Steil
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 1st congressional district.

The 1st district encompasses Janesville, Kenosha, and Racine. The incumbent was Republican Bryan Steil, who had represented the district since 2019 and was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2020.[2]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Independents

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Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[5] March 8, 2022
align=left Inside Elections[6] March 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[7] July 28, 2022
Politico[8] April 5, 2022
RCP[9] June 9, 2022
align=left Fox News[10] July 11, 2022
DDHQ[11] July 20, 2022
538[12] June 30, 2022
The Economist[13] September 28, 2022

Results

District 2

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 2
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 2
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district
Image1:Mark Pocan official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Mark Pocan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:268,740
Percentage1:71.0%
Nominee2:Erik Olsen
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:101,890
Percentage2:26.9%
Map Size:180px
Map2 Image:WI2 House 2022.svg
Map2 Size:180px
Map2 Caption:Precinct results
Pocan:
Olsen:
Tie:
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Mark Pocan
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Mark Pocan
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd congressional district covers Dane County, Iowa County, Lafayette County, Sauk County and Green County, as well as portions of Richland County and Rock County. The district includes Madison, the state's capital, its suburbs and some of the surrounding areas. The incumbent was Democrat Mark Pocan, who was elected with 69.7% of the vote in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Failed to qualify

Primary results

Independents

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Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportMarch 8, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallMarch 9, 2022
PoliticoApril 5, 2022
RCPJune 9, 2022
align=left Fox NewsJuly 11, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538June 30, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Results

District 3

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 3
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 3
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district
Nominee1:Derrick Van Orden
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:164,743
Percentage1:51.8%
Nominee2:Brad Pfaff
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:152,977
Percentage2:48.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Ron Kind
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Derrick Van Orden
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. The 3rd district takes in the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin including Eau Claire and La Crosse. The incumbent was Democrat Ron Kind, who was reelected with 51.3% of the vote in 2020. On August 10, 2021, Kind announced his retirement.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrew
Declined

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Withdrawn

Primary results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportOctober 25, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallOctober 12, 2022
PoliticoOctober 18, 2022
RCPOctober 26, 2022
align=left Fox NewsSeptember 20, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538October 6, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Brad
Pfaff (D)
Derrick
Van Orden (R)
Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D)August 18–19, 2022626 (V)± 3.9%40%45%15%
Cygnal (R)August 15–18, 2022403 (LV)± 4.9%38%50%12%
Deb McGrath vs. Derrick Van Orden
Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican

Results

Although some prediction sites such as DDHQ gave a "Solid R" prediction, Van Orden faced a relatively more competitive race than some had predicted, as Pfaff made a more competitive performance than expected. As a result, Van Orden won only by a near 4% margin.

District 4

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 4th congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 4
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 4
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 4th congressional district
Image1:File:Gwen_Moore,_official_portrait,_116th_Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Gwen Moore
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:191,955
Percentage1:75.3%
Nominee2:Tim Rogers
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:57,660
Percentage2:22.6%
Map Size:400px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Gwen Moore
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Gwen Moore
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 4th congressional district. The 4th district encompasses Milwaukee County, taking in the city of Milwaukee and its working-class suburbs of Cudahy, St. Francis, South Milwaukee, and West Milwaukee, as well as the North Shore communities of Glendale, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Bayside, and Brown Deer. The incumbent was Democrat Gwen Moore, who was reelected with 74.7% of the vote in 2020.

Democratic primary

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Nominee

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Independents

Candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportMarch 8, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallMarch 9, 2022
PoliticoApril 5, 2022
RCPJune 9, 2022
align=left Fox NewsJuly 11, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538June 30, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Results

District 5

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 5th congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 5
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 5
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 5th congressional district
Nominee2:Mike Van Someren
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:134,581
Percentage2:35.6%
Image1:File:Scott_Fitzgerald_Official_Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Scott Fitzgerald
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:243,741
Percentage1:64.4%
Map Size:215px
Map2 Image:WI5 House 2022.svg
Map2 Size:215px
Map2 Caption:Precinct results
Fitzgerald:
Van Someren:
Tie:
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Scott Fitzgerald
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Scott Fitzgerald
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 5th congressional district. The 5th district takes in the northern and western suburbs of Milwaukee, including Washington County, Jefferson County, as well as most of Waukesha County. The incumbent was Republican Scott Fitzgerald, who was elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Failed to qualify
Withdrawn

Primary results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportMarch 8, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallMarch 9, 2022
PoliticoApril 5, 2022
RCPJune 9, 2022
align=left Fox NewsJuly 11, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538June 30, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Results

District 6

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 6th congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 6
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 6
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 6th congressional district
Image1:Glenn Grothman official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Glenn Grothman
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:239,231
Percentage1: 94.9%
Map2 Image:WI6 House 2022.svg
Map2 Size:300px
Map2 Caption:Precinct results
Grothman:
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Glenn Grothman
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Glenn Grothman
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 6th congressional district. The 6th district is based in east-central Wisconsin, encompassing part of the Fox River Valley, and takes in Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan. The incumbent was Republican Glenn Grothman, who was reelected with 59.2% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Failed to qualify

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportMarch 8, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallMarch 9, 2022
PoliticoApril 5, 2022
RCPJune 9, 2022
align=left Fox NewsJuly 11, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538June 30, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Results

District 7

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 7th congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 7
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 7
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 7th congressional district
Nominee2:Richard Ausman
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:128,877
Percentage2:38.1%
Image1:Tom Tiffany (alt crop).jpg
Nominee1:Tom Tiffany
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:209,224
Percentage1:61.9%
Map Size:250px
Map2 Image:WI7 House 2022.svg
Map2 Size:250px
Map2 Caption:Precinct results
Tiffany:
Ausman:
Tie:
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Tom Tiffany
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Tom Tiffany
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 7th congressional district. The 7th district is located in northwestern Wisconsin and includes Wausau and Superior. The incumbent was Republican Tom Tiffany, who was reelected with 60.7% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Primary results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportMarch 8, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallMarch 9, 2022
PoliticoApril 5, 2022
RCPJune 9, 2022
align=left Fox NewsJuly 11, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538June 30, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Results

District 8

Election Name:2022 Wisconsin's 8th congressional district election
Country:Wisconsin
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin#District 8
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Wisconsin's 8th congressional district special election
Next Year:2024 (special)
Seats For Election:Wisconsin's 8th congressional district
Image1:Mike Gallagher official portrait, 115th congress.jpg
Nominee1:Mike Gallagher
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:223,981
Percentage1:72.2%
Nominee2:Paul Boucher
Party2:Independent
Popular Vote2:48,896
Percentage2:15.8%
Image3:3x4.svg
Nominee3:Jacob VandenPlas
Party3:Libertarian Party (United States)
Popular Vote3:32,057
Percentage3:10.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Mike Gallagher
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Mike Gallagher
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Wisconsin's 8th congressional district. The 8th district encompasses northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Appleton. The incumbent was Republican Mike Gallagher, who was reelected with 64.2% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Failed to qualify

Libertarian primary

Nominee

Independents

Declared

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportMarch 8, 2022
align=left Inside ElectionsMarch 15, 2022
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallMarch 9, 2022
PoliticoApril 5, 2022
RCPJune 9, 2022
align=left Fox NewsJuly 11, 2022
DDHQJuly 20, 2022
538June 30, 2022
The EconomistSeptember 28, 2022

Results

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates

Official campaign website for 2nd district candidates

Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates

Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates

Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 General Election Results, Statewide Summary Results. Wisconsin Elections Commission. November 30, 2022.
  2. Web site: Johnson. Cheryl L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 2020. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. February 28, 2019.
  3. Web site: Steil . Bryan . FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy . www.fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . January 27, 2021.
  4. Web site: Rousonelos . Katie . Ann Roe announces candidacy in First Congressional District race . www.nbc15.com . July 13, 2021 . NBC 15 . July 28, 2021.
  5. Web site: 2022 House Race Ratings . . March 8, 2022.
  6. Web site: House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . March 15, 2022.
  7. Web site: Sabato's Crystal Ball. 2022 House Ratings. March 9, 2022. March 9, 2022.
  8. Web site: 2022 Election Forecast. April 5, 2022. Politico.
  9. Web site: Battle for the House 2022. June 9, 2022 . RCP.
  10. Web site: 2022 Election Forecast . . July 11, 2022 . July 11, 2022.
  11. Web site: 2022 Election Forecast . DDHQ . July 20, 2022 . July 20, 2022.
  12. Web site: 2022 Election Forecast . FiveThirtyEight. June 30, 2022 . June 30, 2022.
  13. News: The Economist's 2022 House Election forecast . The Economist. September 28, 2022.
  14. News: Rep. Mark Pocan says he won't run for Sen. Ron Johnson's seat in 2022. Channel 3000. Langrehr. Jaymes. January 4, 2021. January 4, 2021.
  15. Web site: Home. olsenforliberty.com.
  16. News: Charity Barry for Congress. Charity Barry for Congress. Barry. Charity. January 5, 2022.
  17. Web site: Daniel Theron FEC Statement of Candidacy . 27 May 2022.
  18. Web site: Beck. Molly. State Sen. Brad Pfaff announces run in the Third Congressional District, a key Wisconsin battleground. mdy-all. 2021-10-04. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. en-US.
  19. Web site: Rebecca Cooke for Congress . November 22, 2021 .
  20. Web site: Johnson. Hailey. 2021-11-09. Deb McGrath announces run for 3rd Congressional District. mdy-all. 2021-11-09. WXOW. en-US.
  21. Web site: Nitz. Samantha. Wagner. Danielle. January 20, 2022. Retired pediatrician enters 3rd Congressional District Race. January 21, 2022. WEAU. en-US.
  22. Web site: DuPont . Amy . Endless elections: Two candidates announce they will run against Rep. Ron Kind in 2022 . News 8000 . April 8, 2021 . April 11, 2021.
  23. Web site: Knudsen drops out of 3rd Congressional race . www.wxow.com . . 27 May 2022 . 25 April 2022.
  24. Web site: Mutnick. Ally. Ron Kind won't run for reelection in Wisconsin. August 10, 2021. Politico.
  25. Web site: Garfield. Allison. Derrick Van Orden announces 2022 bid against Rep. Ron Kind for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. April 8, 2021. Wausau Daily Herald.
  26. Web site: Rogers . Kaleigh . 2022-11-01 . Meet The Midterm Candidates Who Attended The Jan. 6 Rally . 2022-11-06 . FiveThirtyEight. en-US.
  27. Web site: Giffey. Tom. Congresswoman Cooke? E.C. Business Owner Launches Camaign for U.S. House. October 13, 2021 . October 14, 2021.
  28. Web site: Moore . Gwen . FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy . www.fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . November 9, 2020.
  29. Web site: Clark campaign: Announces candidacy . . 17 February 2024 . 20 June 202.
  30. Web site: Fitzgerald . Scott . FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy . www.fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . March 4, 2021.
  31. News: Mike Van Someren Announces Candidacy for U.S. House In 5th Congressional District . Urban Milwaukee . October 1, 2021.
  32. News: Dr. Ron Remmel Announces 2022 Run Against Congressman Scott Fitzgerald . November 18, 2021.
  33. March 10, 2022 . Jessica Katzenmeyer Now Running for State Senate . Jessica for WI.
  34. Web site: Grothman . Glenn . FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy . www.fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . November 25, 2020.
  35. Web site: Kaster . Ashley . Menasha resident announces run for Congress . Fox 11 News . May 11, 2021 . May 11, 2021.
  36. News: Washburn for Wisconsin Sixth. Washburn for Wisconsin Sixth. Washburn. Amy. January 5, 2022.
  37. Web site: Maki . Jalen . Tiffany launches reelection bid . www.tomahawkleader.com . April 29, 2022 . 30 April 2022.
  38. Web site: Scott . Tina . Former Merrill resident, Ausman runs for Congress . Merrill Foto News . 17 February 2024 . 11 May 2022.
  39. Web site: Moore . Gwen . FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy . www.fec.gov . Federal Election Commission . November 19, 2020.
  40. Web site: Behnke . Duke . Appleton's Rahb Kettleson declares intent to run as Democrat for 8th Congressional District . Post Crescent . August 2, 2021.