Nurse Challenges Incumbent in Wisconsin Race | Milwaukee News

Emergency room nurse Mitchell Berman just won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s First Congressional District, setting up a massive underdog showdown against incumbent Rep. Bryan Steil. With 54% of the vote—outpacing rivals like Lorenzo Santos and Miguel Aranda—Berman brings a powerful story: growing up rural, first in his family to college, and now ready to fight the system that made his climb hard. But he’s facing a brutal financial reality—he’s starting with just $151K, while Steil boasts over $6.3 million. Covering southeastern Wisconsin’s industrial heartland, this race could be one of the most consequential underdog battles of the 2024 cycle—and Berman’s already locked in for the fight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f4c6e1e70133b91