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Wisconsin U.S. House, District 1/Representantes de Wisconsin por el Distrito 1

Legislative Branch: U.S. CongressThe United States Congress consists of two bodies: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress is the law-making body. Congress also allocates federal spending through the budget and appropriation bills. Proposed laws (bills) can start in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. Both houses must pass a bill before sending it to the president for signature or veto. Congress can vote to override a veto.House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives currently consists of 435 members. The elected members are called either representatives or congresspersons. Members of the House represent the people in a state’s congressional district. Each congressional district has roughly the same number of residents. U.S. Census information is used to create the districts. The number of districts in each state depends on the state s population. Wisconsin has 8 representatives. Voters elect representatives to serve for a two-year term. There is no term limit.___PODER LEGISLATIVO: CONGRESO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS:El Congreso de los Estados Unidos consiste de dos cuerpos: la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado. El Congreso es el órgano legislativo. El Congreso también asigna el gasto federal a través del presupuesto y los proyectos de ley de asignación. Las leyes propuestas (proyectos de ley) pueden comenzar en el Senado o en la Cámara de Representantes. Ambas cámaras deben aprobar los proyectos de ley antes de enviarlos al presidente para su firma o veto. El Congreso puede votar para anular un veto.Cámara de RepresentantesLa Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos está formada actualmente por 435 miembros. Los miembros elegidos se llaman representantes o congresistas. Los miembros de la Cámara de Representantes representan a las personas en el distrito congresal de un estado. Cada distrito del Congreso tiene aproximadamente el mismo número de residentes. Para crear los distritos se utiliza la información obtenida del Censo de los Estados Unidos. La cantidad de distritos en cada estado depende de la población del estado. Wisconsin tiene 8 representantes. Los votantes eligen representantes para servir por un período de dos años. No hay límite de términos.Nota: Las respuestas de los candidatos que aparecen en español se tradujeron de las respuestas originales de los candidatos en inglés.

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    Miguel Aranda
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    Mitchell Berman
    (Dem)

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    Peter Burgelis
    (Dem)

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    Lorenzo J. Santos
    (Dem)

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    Bryan Steil
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Please describe your priorities for your term in office and your specific qualifications to effectively address those issues.

What policies, if any, would you support to promote a healthy economy and lower the cost of living for Wisconsinites?

What laws, if any, would you change or be in support of to ensure all voters have an equal opportunity to cast their ballot?

What, if anything, will you do to ensure equitable, accessible, and affordable health care services, including reproductive health care (i.e. contraception, IVF, and abortion) for Wisconsinites?

What measures, if any, would you propose to ensure the fair and humane treatment of immigrants and refugees while maintaining national security?

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Committee Peter Burgelis for Wisconsin
Campaign Email info@peterforwi.com
Campaign Phone 4149799150
Campaign Mailing Address 5101 W Jackson Park Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53219
Website http://peterforwi.com
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Education BA Political Science, University of Louisville
Personal Pronouns he / him
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We must lower costs, fix public education, protect reproductive rights and defend democracy. I bring proven, on-the-ground experience delivering results in elected office. As a County Supervisor and now Alderman, I’ve worked directly with constituents to improve public safety, invest in infrastructure, and hold departments accountable. Unlike others in this race, I have a record of winning tough elections and turning community input into real policy outcomes. Before serving, I ran a nonprofit, owned a small business, and helped families achieve homeownership. This gives me real-world insights into the challenges people face. I’ll bring that same results-driven leadership to DC and ensure we have a representative who actually delivers.
I support policies that raise wages, reduce everyday costs, and build long-term economic stability. This includes strengthening unions, increasing the minimum wage, and expanding tax relief for middle- and low-income families. To lower costs, I support measures to reduce prescription drug prices, cap insulin, invest in affordable housing, tuition-free community college, and expand access to childcare. I also support clean energy investments that lower utility bills and create local jobs. Supporting small businesses through targeted tax credits and access to capital will help grow our economy from the ground up. A strong economy is one where everyone can afford to live, work, and thrive in Wisconsin.
I support expanding access to the ballot to ensure every eligible voter can participate. This includes restoring and expanding early voting, allowing same-day voter registration, and ensuring sufficient polling locations and hours. Election Day should also be a national holiday. I would support laws to make voting more accessible, such as accepting more forms of voter ID, enabling absentee ballot access without unnecessary barriers, and protecting drop box availability. I also support automatic voter registration and measures to prevent partisan gerrymandering. Fair maps and accessible elections are essential to a functioning democracy, and every Wisconsinite deserves an equal voice.
I will work to ensure all Wisconsinites have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. This includes expanding Medicaid, lowering prescription drug costs, and strengthening rural healthcare systems. I strongly support protecting reproductive freedom, including access to contraception, IVF, and safe, legal abortion. These decisions belong to patients and their healthcare providers and not politicians. I will advocate for policies that address disparities in care, invest in mental health services, and ensure coverage is comprehensive and equitable. Healthcare is a human right, and no one should have to choose between their health and financial stability.
I support a humane, fair immigration system that respects human dignity while maintaining public safety. This includes ensuring due process, keeping families together, and investing in efficient, well-resourced immigration courts. I support pathways to legal status for long-term residents, including Dreamers, and policies that allow immigrants to contribute fully to our economy. No human is illegal. At the same time, I support smart, targeted border management and modern security strategies that focus on real threats and not blanket enforcement targeting residents. Welcoming immigrants and refugees strengthens our communities, the economy, and shared future while upholding American values.
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