Candidate profile · Wisconsin Congressional District 7

Michael Alfonso

Republican

About

Michael Alfonso, 26, is a University of Wisconsin-Madison mathematics graduate, former construction worker, and former producer for 'The Dan Bongino Show.' A political newcomer, he won a five-way August 11, 2026 Republican primary to become the GOP nominee for the open 7th District seat. He is the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

Positions on the issues

Affordability

Supports lowering costs for families (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Taxes

Supports lower taxes (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Energy

Supports domestic energy production (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Guns

Supports the Second Amendment (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Border security

Supports border enforcement (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Elections

Supports election security (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Personal freedoms

Supports personal freedoms (per Wausau Daily Herald questionnaire, July 30, 2026).

Experience

Producer, 'The Dan Bongino Show'
Construction worker
B.S. in mathematics, UW-Madison

Campaign funding

FEC, through July 22, 2026: raised $1,351,546; cash on hand $663,408 (reported in the 2026 Wisconsin House elections overview).

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