Scott Fitzgerald
Representative, WI-5 · Republican · Wisconsin
Scott Fitzgerald is the Republican U.S. Representative for WI-5, a former longtime Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader focused on fiscal and judiciary issues.
Profile last updated Sep 6, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Summary
A veteran legislator and former state Senate leader with a reliably conservative record in a safe seat.
Recent Action
Advanced fiscal and judiciary priorities in the 119th Congress.
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.
Opposes aggressive climate mandates; favors an all-of-the-above energy mix.
Healthcare—Opposes4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage.
Second Amendment—Opposes4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A gun-rights supporter opposing new restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes45
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Generally supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Mixed / Partial4
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
A veteran who supports a strong defense with congressional oversight.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.
Votes with Republican leadership on major bills but brings a legislative-process focus from his state-Senate leadership years.
Follow the Money
Raised $2.2M for the 2024 cycle. Outside influence read: moderate; opacity proxy 0%.
Total raised (cycle 2024): $2,200,000 · Outside influence: Moderate
On the 2026 Ballot
Sources
- Congress.gov — Scott Fitzgerald
- GovTrack — Rep. Scott Fitzgerald voting record
- AP — Wisconsin policy coverage
- Ballotpedia — Scott Fitzgerald political positions
- Congress.gov — H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act (118th Congress)
- Congress.gov — H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act
- American Immigration Council — Analysis of enforcement bills
- Wisconsin Democratic Party — Statement on Fitzgerald record
- FEC — Campaign finance (Q2 2026 filing (WI-5 reelection))