2026 race · follow the money
Wisconsin U.S. House District 1
8 filings report $6.1M raised, and outside groups reported $854K in independent spending for or against them. Compare where each campaign's money came from and who spent to help or hurt it.
The count.
Checking the election sources…
Side by side.
Raised excludes transfers between a candidate's own committees. Shares are of that total. Filings appear in order of money raised; this includes primary candidates who are no longer running.
| Candidate | Raised | Individuals | PACs | Own money | Spent | Cash | Outside for | Outside against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan George SteilRepublican · Filed as incumbent | $4.0M | 45% | 49% | 0% | $6.4M | $2.2M | — | $115K |
| Mitchell BermanDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $2.0M | 90% | 10% | 0% | $1.6M | $352K | $213K | $525K |
| Peter BurgelisDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $57K | 83% | 1% | 15% | $57K | $0 | — | — |
| Randy BryceDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $48K | 100% | 0% | 0% | $41K | $6,532 | $1,039 | — |
| Lorenzo Juan SantosDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $17K | 100% | 0% | 0% | $10K | $8,448 | — | — |
| Miguel ArandaDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $9,800 | 99.8% | 0.2% | 0% | $3,502 | $13K | — | — |
| Adam FollmerDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $5,201 | 0% | 0% | 99% | $446 | $4,755 | — | — |
| Gage James StillsDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $1,786 | 100% | 0% | 0% | $1,576 | $898 | — | — |
Who spent from outside.
The largest independent spenders in this race, summed from each candidate's five largest spenders on each side.
- WISCONSIN WORKING PAC$525K against Mitchell Berman
- PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT$212K for Mitchell Berman
- IN UNION USA$65K against Bryan George Steil
- END CITIZENS UNITED$50K against Bryan George Steil
- FIELD TEAM 6, INC.$1,222 for Mitchell Berman
- BLUE AMERICA PAC INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE$1,039 for Randy Bryce
- GRASSROOTS NORTH SHORE$47 for Mitchell Berman
Each campaign.
Sitting member of Congress · Bryan Steil
In the U.S. House (WI-1) since 2019 · current term ends Jan 3, 2027
- Recorded yea or nay on 24 of the 24 key House floor votes captured in Hugin's snapshot
- 2 committees: Administration (Chair), Financial Services · 2 subcommittees
- 365 committees reported contributions to them this cycle
Linked to this filing by its exact FEC candidate ID (H8WI01156) in the congress-legislators roster of Oct 21, 2026. Votes are one key floor vote per bill on bills named in contractor lobbying reports (Oct 29, 2026); committee seats are the roster as of Oct 24, 2026; money counts are FEC reports for 2026 as of Oct 24, 2026. These are what Hugin's snapshots captured, not complete records, and none of them is a score or evidence of motive.
- Raised
- $4.0M
- Spent
- $6.4M
- Cash on hand
- $2.2M
- Individuals 45% $1.8M
- PACs & other committees 49% $1.9M
- Party committees <0.1% $1,000
- Other receipts 6% $243K
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026. Excludes $2.4M moved between the candidate's own committees.
Outside groups: $0 supporting · $115K opposing
Biggest spenders opposing
- IN UNION USA $65K
- END CITIZENS UNITED $50K
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $1.3M in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $1.3M of the $6.4M the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jul 20, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 14% $189K
- Consultants & strategy 14% $188K
- Staff & payroll 6% $75K
- Fundraising & processing fees 42% $554K
- Polling, research & data 2% $25K
- Travel, meals & events 0.5% $6,684
- Office, technology & overhead 5% $69K
- Legal & compliance 2% $28K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.2% $2,573
- Other or unclassified 14% $182K
Largest payees
- REPUBLIC STRATEGIES LLC $366K
- RED BEACON STRATEGIES $145K
- BATTLEGROUND STRATEGIES INC. $130K
- ELAN FINANCIAL $115K
- BRASS TACKS CONSULTING LLC $72K
Paid to individuals: $96K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jan 2, 2025 to Jul 20, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (592 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $2.0M
- Spent
- $1.6M
- Cash on hand
- $352K
- Debts
- $12K
- Individuals 90% $1.8M
- PACs & other committees 10% $190K
- Other receipts <0.1% $1,909
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026. Excludes $500 moved between the candidate's own committees.
Outside groups: $213K supporting · $525K opposing
Biggest spenders supporting
- PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT $212K
- FIELD TEAM 6, INC. $1,222
- GRASSROOTS NORTH SHORE $47
Biggest spenders opposing
- WISCONSIN WORKING PAC $525K
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $557K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $557K of the $1.6M the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jul 22, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 33% $186K
- Consultants & strategy 11% $61K
- Staff & payroll 17% $94K
- Fundraising & processing fees 25% $137K
- Travel, meals & events <0.1% $265
- Office, technology & overhead 11% $59K
- Legal & compliance 3% $17K
- Other or unclassified 0.4% $2,158
Largest payees
- GOODMAN CAMPAIGNS LLC $257K
- GUSTO $100K
- THEMATIC CAMPAIGNS $73K
- ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $24K
- SWITCHBOARD $21K
Paid to individuals: $7,673, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 19, 2025 to Jul 22, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (305 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $57K
- Spent
- $57K
- Cash on hand
- $0
- Individuals 83% $48K
- PACs & other committees 1% $750
- Candidate's own money & loans 15% $8,732
Campaign totals through Sep 17, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $56K in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 15% $8,430
- Consultants & strategy 24% $13K
- Fundraising & processing fees 28% $16K
- Polling, research & data 2% $910
- Travel, meals & events 2% $901
- Office, technology & overhead 11% $5,837
- Legal & compliance 19% $11K
- Other or unclassified 0.4% $250
Largest payees
- ACUITY POLITICS $11K
- MALBERT MEDIA $7,800
- NUMERO $3,732
- VALKYRIE STRATEGIES, LLC $2,635
- BLOKK LLC $2,258
Paid to individuals: $21K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Apr 22, 2026 to Sep 8, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (81 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $48K
- Spent
- $41K
- Cash on hand
- $6,532
- Individuals 100% $48K
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
Outside groups: $1,039 supporting · $0 opposing
Biggest spenders supporting
Largest direct PAC contributions
- BLUE VISION $2,500
Where the money went $41K in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 18% $7,331
- Consultants & strategy 36% $15K
- Fundraising & processing fees 8% $3,145
- Travel, meals & events 3% $1,295
- Office, technology & overhead 17% $6,998
- Legal & compliance 10% $4,000
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 9% $3,499
Largest payees
- AUTHENTIC CAMPAIGNS $8,050
- NEW DEAL CONSULTING $7,500
- APEX PUBLIC SOLUTIONS $4,000
- NGP VAN $3,499
- ACTBLUE $1,464
Paid to individuals: $13K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 25, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (65 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $17K
- Spent
- $10K
- Cash on hand
- $8,448
- Individuals 100% $17K
Campaign totals through Jul 22, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $9,465 in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 7% $676
- Consultants & strategy 61% $5,750
- Staff & payroll 7% $675
- Fundraising & processing fees 7% $652
- Office, technology & overhead 18% $1,713
Largest payees
- 1833 GROUP $2,963
- AMALGAMATED BANK $1,000
- WELLS PRINT & DIGITAL SERVICES $676
- ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $652
Paid to individuals: $4,175, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated May 4, 2026 to Jul 22, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (10 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $9,800
- Spent
- $3,502
- Cash on hand
- $13K
- Individuals 99.8% $9,783
- PACs & other committees 0.2% $17
Campaign totals through Jul 22, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $1,387 in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $1,387 of the $3,502 the campaign reported spending through Jul 22, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jul 22, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 64% $889
- Fundraising & processing fees 10% $137
- Office, technology & overhead 26% $361
Largest payees
- VANCE PRINTING BELOIT $475
- FACEBOOK $402
- VANCE PRINTING $396
- META PLATFORMS, INC. $297
- ACTBLUE $137
Paid to individuals: $361, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Oct 5, 2025 to Jul 22, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (37 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $5,201
- Spent
- $446
- Cash on hand
- $4,755
- Debts
- $5,000
- Candidate's own money & loans 99% $5,131
- Other receipts 1% $70
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $263 in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $263 of the $446 the campaign reported spending through Sep 30, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to May 2, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 100% $263
Largest payees
- TIPRINT INC $263
Payments dated May 2, 2026 to May 2, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (1 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $1,786
- Spent
- $1,576
- Cash on hand
- $898
- Individuals 100% $1,786
Campaign totals through Jun 29, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $465 in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $465 of the $1,576 the campaign reported spending through Jun 29, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Aug 11, 2025.
- Advertising & outreach 100% $465
Paid to individuals: $465, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 11, 2025, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (1 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
Also registered for this seat, with no campaign summary or outside spending in the bulk file: Connor Walleck, Enrique Jacob Casiano, Travis Beckius, Jose Arturo Vera, Jonathan Paul Lyons, Jonathan Paul Lyons.
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FEC bulk data read November 4, 2026. Campaign totals come from each filing's own FEC summary through its latest processed report. Outside spending is independent expenditures itemized in committee reports in the FEC bulk files, primaries included; late 24- and 48-hour reports, party coordinated spending, communication costs and groups that do not report to the FEC are not included. Outside spending is, by law, made without coordinating with the candidate, and it is not the candidate's money. A contribution or expenditure is not evidence of a vote, favor or wrongdoing.
