Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, previously represented by former House Speaker Paul Ryan, leans Republican but was made more competitive under new boundary lines adopted in 2022.

MADISON, Wis. -- Former Democratic congressman Peter Barca announced Thursday his campaign for Congress, to represent Wisconsin's 1st congressional district. The seat is currently held by ...

It is one of only two congressional districts in Wisconsin that are viewed as competitive. The other is western Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District held by Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.