Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District

R +1% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +3.6
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +15.7
National Environment
current political climate
D +10.2
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.7
Forecasted margin
R +8.4

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

Polls (2)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Impact ResearchAug 9, 2026R +1400lv
Ragnar Research PartnersMar 16, 2026R +9400lv
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 18%
GOP 82%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Likely R Inside Elections Solid R Sabato Likely R
District lean
R+4 This is a competitive district that leans slightly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Mitchell Berman

Republican Bryan Steil (inc.)