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Glenn Grothman

Representative, WI-6 · Republican · Wisconsin

Glenn Grothman is the Republican U.S. Representative for WI-6, a fiscal conservative focused on spending, welfare policy, and oversight.

Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics

Scout's Report

A budget-hawk conservative with a focus on welfare reform and government spending.

Core Strength

Fiscal-oversight record and a safe, Republican-leaning seat.

Core Weakness

Blunt commentary occasionally draws controversy.

Recent Action

Advanced spending-restraint and welfare-reform measures.

Key Metrics

Reliability
96%

Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?

Documented Controversies
0

Official ethics findings or court records only.

Funding Secured
$150M

Federal appropriations directed to WI-6 (absolute).

Outside Influence
Moderate

Derived from PAC and outside-spending share of campaign funding.

Where They Stand

Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.

Environment—Opposes4

Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.

Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors traditional energy.

Medium Confidence

Healthcare—Opposes4

Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.

Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and cost control.

Medium Confidence

Second Amendment—Opposes4

New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.

A gun-rights supporter opposing new restrictions.

Medium Confidence

Immigration—Opposes45

Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.

Supports strict border enforcement.

High Confidence

Roe v. Wade—Opposes4

Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.

Supports abortion restrictions.

Medium Confidence

National Security—Mixed / Partial4

Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.

Supports a firm posture toward Iran while cautioning on spending.

Low Confidence / Insufficient Data

Campaign Funding

Raised $1.8M for the 2024 cycle. Outside influence read: moderate; opacity proxy 0%.

Total raised (cycle 2024): $1,800,000 · Outside influence: Moderate

Estimated Net Worth

Most recent estimate: $1M-$5M

Year-over-year change cannot be computed until additional disclosure years are added to this profile.

Party Loyalty

Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.

A reliable conservative vote who has occasionally joined bipartisan oversight and workforce measures.

On the 2026 Ballot

Sources

  1. Congress.gov — Glenn Grothman
  2. GovTrack — Rep. Glenn Grothman voting record
  3. AP — Wisconsin policy coverage
  4. Ballotpedia — Glenn Grothman political positions
  5. Congress.gov — H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act (118th Congress)
  6. Congress.gov — H.R. 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
  7. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget — Debt-limit deal analysis
  8. Wisconsin Democratic Party — Statement on Grothman record
  9. FEC — Campaign finance (Q2 2026 filing (WI-6 reelection))
  10. OpenSecrets — Personal finances (federal disclosures)
  11. Wikipedia — Glenn Grothman
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