ER Nurse Mitchell Berman Challenges Bryan Steil for Wisconsin House Seat

Democratic candidate Mitchell Berman, an emergency room nurse and union member, is running to flip a battleground U.S. House seat in Wisconsin. Berman is challenging Republican incumbent Bryan Steil, a corporate attorney and former aide to Paul Ryan, in a swing district that currently leans Republican.

Berman's campaign emphasizes his 20 years of healthcare experience and working-class background to contrast with Steil. He argues that Steil is out of touch with voters facing rising living costs and specifically criticizes the incumbent's support for Donald Trump's tariff policies, which Berman claims have harmed the local manufacturing industry and increased household expenses.

This candidacy is part of a broader Democratic Party strategy to field working-class candidates to appeal to voters concerned about the economy. Bryan Steil's office has not responded to requests for comment regarding the challenges to his record.