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Mike Thurow

IndependentFirst-time candidate

Independent firefighter running for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 6th District in his first election. Emphasizes breaking up monopolies, making housing affordable, supporting public safety funding, and preventing political corruption through campaign finance reform and term limits.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

Mike Thurow (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.[source]

Campaign money

Raised
$170K
From individuals
$141K
From PACs & party
$9K
Own money
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FEC filings through July 22, 2026.

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In their own words

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Politicians have sold out the American people to corporations and their billionaire donors. I am running as a firefighter and father of four to continue being a public servant and represent the great people of WI-06. Breaking up monopolies across industries that manipulate markets, price gouge consumers and producers, and crush the American dream. Making housing more affordable by expanding the supply, cutting back on regulations limiting housing development, and banning investment firms from buying single family homes and apartments. Making sure data centers not only pay for their own electricity and water use, but also invest in the energy grids that they utilize. These are all policy goals at the forefront of this campaignAs a firefighter and HAZMAT specialist public safety is something I take very seriously. Politicians often speak about public safety and take pictures with our first responders, but when it comes time to make sure FEMA funding is disbursed on time they are no where to be found. I am running to make sure there is local input in our public safety work.

Additionally, Monopolies have taken over the production of emergency service equipment price-gouging the tax payer and slowing production. This means we waste millions in tax payer dollars on equipment and then often have to wait years to get these life saving machines.My campaign is rooted in anti-corruption. For too long politicians from both parties have been enriching themselves through insider trading, crypto currency schemes, and major lobbying deals once they leave office. I would ban any trading of stocks or crypto currency by all elected officials, push for term limits to be enacted, and fight to ban corporate pac money from our elections.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare, Housing, Public Safety, and Anti Monopoly

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The Milwaukee Local 215 & The Working Class Hero's Fund

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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