Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +3.6
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +12.0
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.4
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.3
Forecasted margin
R +11.9
Polls

Polls (1)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Ragnar Research PartnersMar 16, 2026R +9400lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 12%
R 88%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Likely RInside Elections: Solid RSabato: Likely R
District Lean
This is a competitive district that leans slightly Republican (R+4).
Candidates
Mitchell Berman (D) Bryan Steil (R) (inc.)