Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District

Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District is represented by Gwen Moore (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2005. Moore has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 97% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time. The district includes Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Allis. It covers part of Milwaukee County. About 725,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $60,201.

Current Representative

Gwen Moore (Democrat) has represented Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District since 2005.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 97% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 96%

See Gwen Moore's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Wisconsin 4th District

Winner: Gwen Moore.

Incumbent Gwen Moore is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Gwen Moore (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.3M, $45K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 97% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time
Tim Rogers (Republican)
Arthur Burks (Independent)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 725,486
Median household income: $60,201
Median age: 34
Median home value: $212,900
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Moore Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (Jul 14, 2026) — Passed
Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. (Jun 4, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Jerry Kleczka — Democrat (1984–2005)
Clement Zablocki — Democrat (1949–1983)
John Brophy — Republican (1947–1949)
Thaddeus Wasielewski — Democrat (1941–1947)
John Schafer — Republican (1939–1941)
Raymond Cannon — Democrat (1933–1939)
John Schafer — Republican (1923–1933)
John Kleczka — Republican (1919–1923)
William Cary — Republican (1907–1919)
Theobald Otjen — Republican (1895–1907)
Peter Somers — Democrat (1893–1895)
John Mitchell — Democrat (1891–1893)

Where the District Is

Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District covers 140 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Milwaukee County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

Milwaukee (part)
Wauwatosa
West Allis (part)
Whitefish Bay
Shorewood
Glendale
Brown Deer
Fox Point