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Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District (WI-5)

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Scott Fitzgerald, a Republican, has represented the district since 2021.

The district includes all of Jefferson, Waukesha, and Washington counties and parts of Dodge, Walworth, and Milwaukee counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 742,808, a median household income of $95,803, and a median age of 43.2. Of residents 25 and older, 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Scott Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 5th District
Scott Fitzgerald

U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 5th District · Republican

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2026 election

Fitzgerald has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 WI-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for WI-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Scott Fitzgerald (incumbent)Republican$1,369,100$1,320,016Jul 22
Andrew BeckDemocratic$14,612$3,158Jun 30
Ben SteinhoffDemocratic$5,937-$4,322Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
742,808
Median household income
$95,803
Median age
43.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Wisconsin senators

Neighboring districts

  • WI-1 · Bryan Steil (R)
  • WI-2 · Mark Pocan (D)
  • WI-4 · Gwen Moore (D)
  • WI-6 · Glenn Grothman (R)

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