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Wisconsin's 5th congressional district

U.S. House district for Wisconsin

U.S. House district for Wisconsin

FieldValue
stateWisconsin
district number5
image name
image captionInteractive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
representativeScott Fitzgerald
partyRepublican
residenceClyman
english area1,273.23
percent urban84.79
percent rural15.21
population750,363
population year2024
median income$91,909
percent white85.9
percent black1.6
percent asian2.9
percent more than one race3.1
percent hispanic5.9
percent other race0.5
cpviR+11

| percent more than one race = 3.1

Wisconsin's 5th congressional district is a congressional district of the United States House of Representatives in Wisconsin, covering most of Milwaukee's northern and western suburbs. It presently covers all of Washington and Jefferson counties, most of Waukesha County, and portions of Dodge, Milwaukee and Walworth counties. It is currently represented by Republican Scott Fitzgerald.

With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+11, it is one of the most Republican districts in Wisconsin. George W. Bush carried the district in 2004 with 63% of the vote. The 5th District was the only district in Wisconsin that John McCain won in 2008, giving 57.73% of the vote to McCain and 41.28% to Barack Obama. In 2024, Donald Trump carried the district with 60.24% of the vote, the second most only behind the 7th district.

For most of the 20th century, the 5th District was a Milwaukee-based district. It had vastly different boundaries from the current 5th, as well as a dramatically different political history, represented often by Democrats or even Socialists. From 1983 to 2003, it covered the northern half of Milwaukee, including downtown, as well as some suburbs to the north. Meanwhile, most of the territory now in the 5th was part of the 9th district from 1965 to 2003. After Wisconsin lost a district in the 2000 census, all of Milwaukee was merged into the 4th district, while the old 9th essentially became the new 5th.

It is the wealthiest congressional district in the state of Wisconsin.

Recent election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentMcCain 60% - 39%
2010SenateJohnson 69% - 30%
GovernorWalker 70% - 29%
Secretary of StateKing 65% - 35%
Attorney GeneralVan Hollen 74% - 26%
TreasurerSchuller 70% - 30%
2012PresidentRomney 65% - 35%
SenateThompson 64% - 34%
Governor (Recall)Walker 70% - 29%
2014GovernorWalker 71% - 29%
Secretary of StateBradley 65% - 32%
Attorney GeneralSchimel 70% - 28%
TreasurerAdamczyk 68% - 28%
2016PresidentTrump 60% - 33%
SenateJohnson 66% - 31%
2018SenateVukmir 61% - 39%
GovernorWalker 65% - 33%
Secretary of StateSchroeder 63% - 37%
Attorney GeneralSchimel 65% - 33%
TreasurerHartwig 63% - 35%
2020PresidentTrump 61% - 38%
2022SenateJohnson 63% - 37%
GovernorMichels 61% - 39%
Secretary of StateLoudenbeck 61% - 36%
Attorney GeneralToney 62% - 38%
TreasurerLeiber 63% - 35%
2024PresidentTrump 60% - 38%
SenateHovde 60% - 38%

Counties and municipalities within the district

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties, towns, and municipalities:

Dodge County (26) : Ashippun, Beaver Dam, Calamus, Clyman (town), Clyman (village), Elba, Emmet, Hartford (shared with Washington County), Herman, Horicon, Hubbard, Hustisford (town), Hustisford (village), Iron Ridge, Juneau, Lebanon, Lowell (town), Lowell (village), Neosho, Oak Grove, Portland, Reeseville, Rubicon, Shields, Theresa (part; also 6th), Watertown (shared with Jefferson County)

Jefferson County (27) : All 27 towns and municipalities

Milwaukee County (2) : Greenfield (part; also 4th), West Allis (part; also 4th)

Walworth County (3) : East Troy (town), East Troy (village) (part; also 1st), Mukwonago (shared with Waukesha County)

Washington County (21) : All 21 towns and municipalities

Waukesha County (39) : All 39 towns and municipalities

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyYearsCong
ressElectoral historyDistrict
District established March 4, 1863
[[File:Ezra Wheeler (Wisconsin Congressman).jpg100px]]
Ezra Wheeler
(Berlin)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1863 –
March 3, 1865Elected in 1862.
Retired.[[File:1861 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] Brown, Calumet, Door, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marquette, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, & Winnebago counties
[[File:Philetus Sawyer - Brady-Handy.jpg100px]]
Philetus Sawyer
(Oshkosh)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1865 –
March 3, 1873Elected in 1864.
Re-elected in 1866.
Re-elected in 1868.
Re-elected in 1870.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:CharlesAEldredge.jpg100px]]
Charles A. Eldredge
(Fond du Lac)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1875Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1872.
Lost renomination.[[File:1871 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, & Sheboygan counties
[[File:Samuel D. Burchard (Wisconsin Congressman).jpg100px]]
Samuel D. Burchard
(Beaver Dam)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1875 –
March 3, 1877Elected in 1874.
Lost renomination.
[[File:GenESBragg.jpg100px]]
Edward S. Bragg
(Fond du Lac)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1883Elected in 1876.
Re-elected in 1878.
Re-elected in 1880.
Redistricted to the and lost renomination.
[[File:Joseph Rankin (Wisconsin Congressman).jpg100px]]
Joseph Rankin
(Manitowoc)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1883 –
January 24, 1886Elected in 1882.
Re-elected in 1884.
Died.[[File:1882 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] Brown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, & Sheboygan counties
VacantnowrapJanuary 24, 1886 –
March 8, 1886
[[File:ThomasRHudd.jpg100px]]
Thomas R. Hudd
(Green Bay)DemocraticnowrapMarch 8, 1886 –
March 3, 1889Elected to finish Rankin's term.
Re-elected in 1886.
Retired.
[[File:bricknerportrait.jpg100px]]
George H. Brickner
(Sheboygan Falls)DemocraticMarch 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1895Elected in 1888.
Re-elected in 1890.
Re-elected in 1892.
Retired.
[[File:1892 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, & Waukesha counties & {{Collapsible listtitle=northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:Samuel Stebbins Barney.jpg100px]]
Samuel S. Barney
(West Bend)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1903Elected in 1894.
Re-elected in 1896.
Re-elected in 1898.
Re-elected in 1900.
Retired.
[[File:William H. Stafford 1902.jpg100px]]
William H. Stafford
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1911Elected in 1902.
Re-elected in 1904.
Re-elected in 1906.
Re-elected in 1908.
Lost renomination.[[File:1902 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] Waukesha County & {{Collapsible listtitle=northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:Victor L. Berger.jpg100px]]
Victor L. Berger
(Milwaukee)SocialistnowrapMarch 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1913Elected in 1910.
Lost re-election.
[[File:William H. Stafford 1902.jpg100px]]
William H. Stafford
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1919Elected in 1912.
Re-elected in 1914.
Re-elected in 1916.
Lost re-election.[[File:1912 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] {{Collapsible listtitle=Northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
VacantnowrapMarch 4, 1919 –
March 3, 1921Congress refused to seat Representative-elect Victor L. Berger.
[[File:William H. Stafford 1902.jpg100px]]
William H. Stafford
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1921 –
March 3, 1923Elected in 1920.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Victor L. Berger.jpg100px]]
Victor L. Berger
(Milwaukee)SocialistnowrapMarch 4, 1923 –
March 3, 1929Elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Lost re-election.
[[File:William H. Stafford 1902.jpg100px]]
William H. Stafford
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1929 –
March 3, 1933Elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Lost renomination.
[[File:ThomasOMalley.jpg100px]]
Thomas O'Malley
(Milwaukee)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1939Elected in 1932.
Re-elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Lost re-election.[[File:1931 WI Cong 05.svgframelesscenter150px]] {{Collapsible listtitle=Northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:Lewis D. Thill (1903-1975) (8254107120).jpg100px]]
Lewis D. Thill
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1939 –
January 3, 1943Elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Howard J. McMurray (Wisconsin Congressman).jpg100px]]
Howard J. McMurray
(Milwaukee)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1945Elected in 1942.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
[[File:Andrew Biemiller.jpg100px]]
Andrew Biemiller
(Milwaukee)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1945 –
January 3, 1947Elected in 1944.
Lost re-election.
[[File:CharlesJKersten.jpg100px]]
Charles J. Kersten
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1949Elected in 1946.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Andrew Biemiller.jpg100px]]
Andrew Biemiller
(Milwaukee)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1949 –
January 3, 1951Elected in 1948.
Lost re-election.
[[File:CharlesJKersten.jpg100px]]
Charles J. Kersten
(Milwaukee)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1951 –
January 3, 1955Elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Henry S. Reuss.jpg100px]]
Henry S. Reuss
(Milwaukee)DemocraticJanuary 3, 1955 –
January 3, 1983Elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Retired.
[[File:1963 WI Cong 05.pngframelesscenter300px]] {{Collapsible listtitle=Central Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:1972 WI Cong 05.pngframelesscenter300px]] {{Collapsible listtitle=Northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:Jim Moody.jpg100px]]
Jim Moody
(Milwaukee)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1993Elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.[[File:1982 WI Cong 05.pngframelesscenter300px]] {{Collapsible listtitle=Northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:Tom Barrett (Congress).jpg100px]]
Tom Barrett
(Milwaukee)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1993 –
January 3, 2003Elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Retired to run for Governor of Wisconsin.[[File:1992 WI Cong 05.pngframelesscenter300px]] {{Collapsible listtitle=Northern Milwaukee Countytitlestyle=background:transparent;text-align:center;padding-center:1.0em;font-size:85%;
[[File:Sensenbrenner.jpg100px]]
Jim Sensenbrenner
(Menomonee Falls)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2021Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Retired.2003–2013
[[File:WI 5th Congressional District.png300px]]
2013–2023
[[File:Wisconsin US Congressional District 5 (since 2013).tif300px]]
[[File:Scott Fitzgerald Official Portrait.jpg100px]]
Scott L. Fitzgerald
(Clyman)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2021 –
presentElected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024.
2023–present
[[File:Wisconsin's 5th congressional district in Milwaukee (since 2023).svgcenter300px]]

Recent election results

2002 district boundaries (2002–2011)

YearDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality20022004200620082010
Nov. 5Jim SensenbrennerRepublican191,22486.13%Robert R. RaymondInd.29,56713.32%222,012161,657
Nov. 2Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican271,15366.57%Bryan KennedyDem.129,38431.77%407,291141,769
Tim PetersonLib.6,5491.61%
Nov. 7Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican194,66961.76%Bryan KennedyDem.112,45135.68%315,18082,218
Bob LevisGrn.4,4321.41%
Robert R. RaymondInd.3,5251.12%
Nov. 4Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican275,27179.58%Robert R. RaymondInd.69,71520.15%345,899205,556
Nov. 2Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican229,64269.32%Todd P. KolossoDem.90,63427.36%331,258139,008
Robert R. RaymondInd.10,8133.26%

2011 district boundaries (2012–2021)

YearDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality20122014201620182020
Nov. 6Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican250,33567.72%Dave HeasterDem.118,47832.05%369,664131,857
Nov. 4Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican231,16069.45%Chris RockwoodDem.101,19030.40%332,826129,970
Nov. 8Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican260,70669.45%Khary PenebakerDem.114,47729.29%390,844146,229
John ArndtLib.15,3243.92%
Nov. 6Jim Sensenbrenner (inc)Republican225,61961.93%Tom PalzewiczDem.138,38537.99%364,28887,234
Nov. 3Scott L. FitzgeraldRepublican265,43460.11%Tom PalzewiczDem.175,90239.83%441,59989,532

2022 district boundaries (2022–2031)

YearDateElectedDefeatedTotalPlurality20222024
Nov. 8Scott L. Fitzgerald (inc)Republican243,74164.39%Mike Van SomerenDem.134,581
Nov. 5Scott L. Fitzgerald (inc)Republican300,52164.4Ben SteinhoffDem.165,653

References

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  5. "DRA 2020".
  6. (2022). "Ward by Ward Report by Congressional District - United States Senator".
  7. (2022). "Ward by Ward Report by Congressional District - Governor/Lieutenant Governor".
  8. (2022). "Ward by Ward Report by Congressional District - Secretary of State".
  9. (2022). "Ward by Ward Report by Congressional District - Attorney General".
  10. (2022). "Ward by Ward Report by Congressional District - State Treasurer".
  11. (2024). "Ward by Ward Report by Congressional District_November 5 2024 General Election_Federal and State Contests".
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