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Brad Smith
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Wisconsin’s 6th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Brad Smith is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 6th District on November 3, 2026, against Glenn Grothman (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Brad Smith’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Brad Smith’s campaign has raised $322,261 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $91,303 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$299,264
- The candidate’s own money and loans$11,399
- PACs and other committees$6,250
- Political party committees$4,000
- Other$1,347
From donors who gave over $200: $98,518 after refunds, in gifts through July 21, 2026; 96% from Wisconsin, 4% from other states. Top states: Wisconsin $94,714 (96%), Kentucky $1,500 (2%), California $750 (1%), Minnesota $561 (1%), Illinois $500 (1%). About 160 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6WI06191 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$1,250
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Brad Smith’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Brad Smith (Democratic); Glenn Grothman (Republican, incumbent); Matthew Arndt (Green); Elizabeth Fitzgibbon (Independent); Mike Thurow (Independent)
- Incumbent: Glenn Grothman (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Wisconsin 6th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Wisconsin race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Wisconsin
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Wisconsin
- Check your registration on Wisconsin’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Wisconsin
Ballots already cast in Wisconsin: 377,058 (absentee returned, by mail and in person, as of Oct 23; Wisconsin Elections Commission): 14% of 2022 midterm turnout in Wisconsin (2,673,573) · 10% of registered voters in Wisconsin · up 7% from the same point in 2022 in Wisconsin (353,929 by Oct 27, 2022, 12 days before that election)
About Brad Smith
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Brad Smith quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups; runs his own small consulting business. · bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Senior leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups; runs his own small consulting business.)
- Enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard as a Forward Observer; rose to Staff Sergeant and deployed 14 months. · bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard as a Forward Observer; rose to Staff Sergeant and deployed 14 months.)
- Double major in Digital Media Design and Spanish at UW–Stevens Point; later an MBA through the UW System. · bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Double major in Digital Media Design and Spanish at UW–Stevens Point; later an MBA through the UW System.)
Endorsements
- Wisconsin State AFL-CIO · wisaflcio.org (source for the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at bradsmithforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), bradsmithforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), bradsmithforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Uncap the House so every vote counts, reduce the influence of big money, and rebalance power so everyday people are heard in Washington.” bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I support protecting and strengthening the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug prices, expanding rural clinics and telehealth, and building toward universal coverage through a strong public option that actually gives people a lower-cost choice.” bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Workers should have the freedom to organize, bargain, and earn fair wages. I support the PRO Act, prevailing wage protections, and project labor agreements” bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “We need an immigration system that is lawful, workable, and humane.” bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “I support building more affordable housing near jobs and schools, expanding practical options like duplexes and triplexes, protecting renters from predatory fees and extreme rent hikes” bradsmithforcongress.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Brad Smith has used:
Photo of Brad Smith: Columbia County Democrats (YouTube) (photo of Brad Smith), CC BY 3.0 (license of the photo of Brad Smith).
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Questions and answers
Has Brad Smith been backed by AIPAC?
No. Brad Smith has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Brad Smith had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.