Democrat Mitchell Berman Defeats Republican Bryan Steil in Wisconsin

Democrat Mitchell Berman won the election for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026, defeating Republican incumbent Bryan Steil. Berman, an emergency room nurse with more than 23 years of healthcare experience, claimed victory around 11:15 p.m. with a 4.5% lead and approximately 93% of votes counted.

Bryan Steil, who had represented the district since 2018 and was seeking a fifth term, conceded the race at approximately 11:30 p.m. The Associated Press officially called the race for Berman at 11:48 p.m. The result ends a Republican hold on the seat that had lasted since 1995.

Berman campaigned on a platform focused on creating jobs, supporting public education, lowering the cost of living, and making healthcare more affordable.