Wausau elections · Federal
U.S. House, District 7
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from Wisconsin Elections Commission, Candidates on Ballot by Election — November 3, 2026 General Election. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Michael Alfonso
Republican
Alfonso’s campaign biography says he grew up in Wisconsin’s 7th District, attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and earned a mathematics degree. It says he worked in construction and concrete before becoming a podcast producer, and that he and his family live in the Northwoods community where he grew up.
Source: Alfonso for Wisconsin — Meet Michael, Alfonso for Wisconsin — Media
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: Fred Clark campaign Fred Clark
Democratic
Clark’s campaign described him as a forester, small-business owner, and experienced legislator.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for U.S. House, District 7 on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the U.S. House, District 7 candidates in Wausau stand on health care and retirement?
No public statement found in our sources.
Clark says he would support a public health care option, protecting and strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, and requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices. (Clark for Wisconsin)
Where do the U.S. House, District 7 candidates in Wausau stand on schools and education?
He supports school choice and homeschooling protections, and opposes what he describes as race and gender indoctrination in classrooms. (Alfonso for Wisconsin — Issues)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 7 candidates in Wausau stand on housing?
He says he would rein in spending and cut red tape to make homeownership more attainable for young families. (Alfonso for Wisconsin — Issues)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 7 candidates in Wausau stand on energy and utilities?
No public statement found in our sources.
He supports stronger public oversight of data centers, including state regulation, requiring data centers to pay for grid upgrades, and measures to prevent utility rate increases for other customers. (Clark for Wisconsin)
Where do the U.S. House, District 7 candidates in Wausau stand on farming, land and water?
He says he would support local agriculture and cut restrictions on farms. (Alfonso for Wisconsin — Issues)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the U.S. House, District 7 candidates in Wausau stand on jobs and the economy?
No public statement found in our sources.
His New Northwoods plan calls for antitrust enforcement against large corporations, a fairer tax code, and investment in rural infrastructure, schools, broadband, and affordable housing. (Clark for Wisconsin)
“No public statement found” means we did not find one, not that the candidate has no view. If a position is missing or wrong, tell us.
More on the Wausau ballot
- GovernorTom Tiffany / David Varnam, David Crowley / Sarah Godlewski
Attorney GeneralEric Toney, Josh Kaul
Secretary of StateJay Schroeder, JoCasta Zamarripa, Pete Karas- State TreasurerJohn S. Leiber, Yee Leng Xiong
State Senate, District 29Cory Tomczyk, Gillian Battino
State Assembly, District 85Patrick Snyder, John Kroll
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