U.S. House · Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District
Northern and north-central Wisconsin.
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Michael Alfonso, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alfonso | 191,822 | 56.4% |
| Fred Clark | 148,172 | 43.6% |
About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗
Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research
- This is an open seat. Incumbent Thomas Tiffany (R) did not seek re-election to this district in 2026. Fred Clark defeated Ginger Murray and Chris Armstrong in the Democratic primary. Michael Alfonso defeated Kevin Hermening, Jessi Ebben, Niina Threlfall-Baum, and Donald Raihala in the Republican primary.[1]
On the November 3 ballot · 2 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Protect legal access to abortion
- Fred ClarkSupports[7]
His campaign site says he would support passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act to create a legal protection for the right to provide and access abortion.
- Michael AlfonsoOpposes[10]
His campaign site describes him as pro-life from conception, praises the overturning of Roe v. Wade so states can protect the unborn, and says he opposes expanding mail-in abortion pills.
Stricter gun laws
- Fred Clark—
- Michael AlfonsoOpposes[10]
His campaign site says he backs constitutional carry and will protect the Second Amendment against attempts to weaken it.
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Fred ClarkOpposes[8]
His campaign site criticizes quota-driven mass deportations and the planned growth of ICE, and says he would focus enforcement on violent criminals while still supporting deportation of criminals.
- Michael Alfonso—
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- Fred ClarkSupports[9]
His campaign plan calls for a tax code in which the wealthiest individuals and corporations pay their share, and for tax reform that reverses past tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and most profitable corporations.
- Michael Alfonso—
Expand public health coverage
- Fred ClarkSupports[6]
His campaign site says he would support protecting and expanding Medicare and Medicaid and providing a public health care option available to everyone.
- Michael Alfonso—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
- Fred Clark—
- Michael AlfonsoSupports[10]
His campaign site says he will support school choice.
Sources · 19
Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.
- 1.United States House of Representatives elections in Wisconsin, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Fred Clark · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 3.Journal of the Assembly, June 21, 2011 (Senate Bill 93 concurrence roll call) · Wisconsin State Legislature · 2011-06-21 Official record
- 4.Journal of the Assembly, January 2011 Special Session, March 10, 2011 (Assembly Bill 11 concurrence roll call) · Wisconsin State Legislature · 2011-03-10 Official record
- 5.2011 Assembly Vote 330 (AB 7 passage, Assembly, 2011-05-11) · Wisconsin State Legislature · 2011-05-11 Official record
- 6.Health Care for Everyone · Clark for Wisconsin (campaign site) Candidate's own words
- 7.Supporting Women’s Rights and Women’s Health · Clark for Wisconsin (campaign site) Candidate's own words
- 8.Border Safety and Immigration · Clark for Wisconsin (campaign site) Candidate's own words
- 9.The New Northwoods: Fred Clark's Plan for Prosperity · Clark for Wisconsin (campaign site) Candidate's own words
- 10.Michael Alfonso on the Issues That Matter · Alfonso for Congress (campaign site) Candidate's own words
- 11.Fred Clark · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 12.Meet the Candidate: Fred Clark running for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District · WXPR · 2025-10-14 News report
- 13.Fred Clark, former Assembly member, announces run for 7th Congressional District · UpNorthNews · 2025-10-01 News report
- 14.U.S. House, 7th Congressional | Voter Guide: 2026 Wisconsin Primaries · Wisconsin Examiner News report
- 15.U.S. House · Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 16.Meet Michael Alfonso · Alfonso for Congress Candidate's own words
- 17.Michael Alfonso · Ballotpedia Reference
- 18.Alfonso wins Republican primary for 7th Congressional District seat · WXPR · 2026-08-11 News report
- 19.Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District U.S. House election results 2026 · NBC News News report