U.S. House · Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District
Andrew Beck
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District
- Result
- Scott Fitzgerald, projected winner
- Opponent
- Scott Fitzgerald (R)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did3 statements · 0 votes
Women must have the right to make their own decisions about reproductive health.
Protect legal access to abortion
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 5
2026-11-03
| Scott Fitzgerald R | incumbent |
| Andrew Beck D | challenger |
Advanced from the Democratic primary after Ben Steinhoff withdrew.
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Women must have the right to make their own decisions about reproductive health.
Campaign issues paper says women must have the right to make their own decisions about reproductive health and that he will fight for legislation that restores those rights.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
We must take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions, protect natural resources, and transition to a clean energy economy.
Campaign issues paper calls for reducing carbon emissions and expanding wind, solar and hydroelectric power to transition to a clean energy economy.[6]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
I will oppose any cuts, reductions, or efforts to privatize Medicare and Medicaid that would harm seniors, disabled individuals, or low-income families.
Campaign issues paper says Medicare and Medicaid must be protected from cuts, reductions and privatization.[7]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Andrew "Andy" Beck, a Democrat from West Bend, Wisconsin, lost the November 3, 2026 election for the U.S. House seat in Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District to Scott Fitzgerald. A Milwaukee native, he has worked in hotel management and in sales and management roles in the health care technology industry, and has a background as an MRI technologist. It was his first run for public office.[1][2][3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Beck was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated from Washington High School after attending Milwaukee Public Schools, according to his announcement and Ballotpedia survey.[2][3] He earned a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout (1990, per Ballotpedia), a certificate in radiologic technology from the Froedtert School of Radiologic Technology, and an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University (2001, per Ballotpedia).[2][3]
According to his campaign announcement, Beck held management roles at Hilton Hotels, GE Healthcare and Hologic, and Ballotpedia lists his career experience as sales manager and MRI technologist.[2][3] He describes himself as a healthcare professional and business leader, and as the son of Wisconsin's union movement.[8]
Beck lives in West Bend and has lived in the 5th District for over 20 years, according to the Watertown Daily Times.[3] He announced his candidacy in October 2025 as his first run for public office, and became the Democratic nominee after fellow Democrat Ben Steinhoff withdrew.[4][3] During the campaign, his priorities included lowering prescription drug costs, expanding affordable health care, increasing housing construction and protecting democracy.[8] He received 41.0% of the vote to Scott Fitzgerald's 59.0%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1]
In their own words
Priorities
- Names democracy as his top priority, saying protecting it is essential before other issues can be addressed.[9]
- Says everyone deserves the best healthcare the U.S. can provide at a practical price, with a focus on mental health access.[9]
- Says the country needs to continue working on policies to reduce the effects of global warming, including reducing greenhouse gases.[9]
Campaign money$15K raised · 89% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $13K
- Own money & loans $1,625
Largest committee contributions
No direct contributions from PACs or other committees in the FEC’s bulk data.
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/andrew-beck
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.U.S. House · Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 2.Andrew Beck · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 3.Andy Beck announces candidacy for Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District · Watertown Daily Times News report
- 4.United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 5.Standing Up for Women’s Rights · Beck for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
- 6.Stopping Climate Change · Beck for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
- 7.Protecting Medicare and Medicaid · Beck for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
- 8.Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District: Meet the candidates · WUWM 89.7 FM News report
- 9.Andrew Beck · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words