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Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave

Berman is trying to unseat Steil by appealing to working-class voters and criticizing his opponent’s ties to special interests.

Democrats eye Wisconsin Republican incumbent as congressional map expands in hopes of a blue wave
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Democrat Mitchell Berman is challenging Republican Rep. Bryan Steil in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, which Democrats have added to a program targeting vulnerable Republican incumbents. The AP describes a competitive race shaped by voter concerns about the economy, campaign spending and Steil’s support for President Donald Trump.

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Democratic candidate challenging Bryan Steil

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Bryan Steil
R · WI-1

Republican incumbent defending his House seat

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Paul D. Ryan
Former U.S. Representative (R-WI)

Former representative who held the district’s seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose approval rating and policies are discussed as campaign context

Former representative and previous holder of the district’s seat

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Democratic presidential candidate referenced in campaign-spending data

ALSO MENTIONED  Robin Vos, Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly and district resident

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Democrats Add Bryan Steil’s District to Target Program

Democrats added Bryan Steil’s Wisconsin district to a target program as Mitchell Berman campaigns to unseat him. Center outlets describe Berman’s challenge and the targeting move, emphasizing the fundraising gap, the race’s potential competitiveness and the candidates’ campaign messages.

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