2026 Midterms · U.S. House · Wisconsin Safe D
Wisconsin — 4th District
The 2026 election for Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District features Democratic incumbent Gwen Moore against Republican challenger Tim Rogers in a rematch of previous cycles. The Milwaukee-centered district is rated Solid Democratic or Safe Democratic by Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill, carrying a Cook PVI of D+26. The race hinges on Moore's long-standing legislative voting record in Congress versus Rogers' outsider platform prioritizing universal school choice, lower taxes, clean water emergency measures, and criminal justice reform.
The pulse
updated Sep 16Taxes and fiscal policy
high salienceRogers advocates dismantling the progressive tax system and shrinking federal spending, whereas Moore consistently votes against Republican spending caps and tax reconciliation measures.
Democratic Gwen Moore
Opposes Republican budget and tax legislation
Moore serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means and Joint Economic Committee. She has consistently voted against Republican budget reconciliation bills, tax cuts, and statutory spending caps, opposing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Limit, Save, Grow Act.
- Voted Nay on the 2025 reconciliation bill (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
- Voted Nay on the FY 2025 Congressional Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 14).
- Voted Nay on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
Republican Tim Rogers
Supports lowering taxes and reducing spending
Rogers advocates eliminating the progressive tax system and reducing overall government spending to lower tax burdens on families. He supports shrinking government agencies through retirement attrition and argues that federal spending on public schools is unconstitutional.
- Proposes eliminating the progressive tax system.
- Calls for reducing federal spending and letting government agencies shrink via attrition.
- Contends that spending federal funds on public schools is unconstitutional.
“If elected, I will work to destroy the progressive tax system.”
Criminal justice reform
medium salienceRogers advocates strict penalties for violent crime alongside automatic post-sentence rights restoration, while Moore has voted against federal bills expanding mandatory detentions and deportations for noncitizen offenses.
Democratic Gwen Moore
Opposes expanded detention and deportation mandates
Moore voted against federal measures mandating detention and deportation for certain noncitizen criminal offenses, such as theft or driving under the influence.
- Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5).
- Voted Nay on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 (H.R. 875).
Republican Tim Rogers
Supports strict sentencing and rights restoration
Rogers calls for harsh punishments for violent criminals alongside automatic restoration of voting and civil rights once a sentence is served. He advocates transforming the justice system to protect urban families while ensuring former offenders can reintegrate into society.
- Supports harsh punishment for violent criminals and those who threaten public safety.
- Advocates automatic full restoration of rights immediately upon completion of a sentence.
- Calls for restructuring the criminal justice system to restore community trust.
“I support harsh punishment for violent criminals and those who disregard public safety and our nation’s future. While I support strict sentences for extreme crimes, I also believe that once a citizen has served their time, their rights need to be immediately and fully restored.”
Education and school choice
high salienceRepublican Tim Rogers
Supports universal school choice vouchers
Rogers supports universal school choice and voucher programs, arguing urban districts like Milwaukee Public Schools have failed students for decades. He proposes dissecting local school budgets and ensuring students graduate with basic math and reading skills.
- Supports universal school choice and voucher programs for urban students.
- Calls for auditing and dissecting the Milwaukee School District budget.
- States that federal spending on public education is unconstitutional.
“I support School Choice and School Voucher programs. In many urban districts, these programs have proven to be the best option to let students reach their full potential.”
Immigration and border security
medium salienceDemocratic Gwen Moore
Opposes Republican border enforcement measures
Moore consistently opposes House Republican immigration and border enforcement bills. She voted against the Secure the Border Act of 2023, the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, and the Laken Riley Act.
- Voted Nay on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2).
- Voted Nay on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22).
- Voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5).
Infrastructure and clean water
medium salienceRepublican Tim Rogers
Supports declaring clean water emergency
Rogers prioritizes declaring a clean water emergency to address crumbling water infrastructure in Milwaukee and nationwide. He argues government inaction has endangered family health and advocates leveraging modern technology to replace hazardous pipes immediately.
- Proposes declaring a clean water emergency for vulnerable communities.
- Calls for immediate replacement of crumbling lead pipes to protect public health.
- Criticizes current politicians for failing to resolve infrastructure crises.
“One of my first priorities is to declare a clean water emergency for the areas of our country that need it the most.”
Transgender policies and athletics
low salienceDemocratic Gwen Moore
Opposes restrictions on transgender student athletes
Moore voted against federal legislation that would bar transgender female athletes from participating in female school sports programs.
- Voted Nay on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28).
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Social Security
low salienceD Democratic Gwen Moore
Supports expanding Social Security benefits
Moore serves on the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means. She voted in favor of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 to reduce benefit offsets for public pension recipients.