Michael Alfonso
Republican · WI
A mathematics graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison who worked in construction and concrete and later produced a national political podcast. He campaigns on the cost of living for young people, American manufacturing jobs and limits on government power.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Received the endorsement of Turning Point Action, the conservative political group, in the 7th District race, the Associated Press reported on July 6, 2026.
July 6, 2026
Source: spectrumnews1.com
Appeared with his father-in-law, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, in the trailer for the Duffy family's 'Great American Road Trip' video series, released May 8, 2026. The series drew criticism because its funders included companies with business before Duffy's department.
May 8, 2026
Source: wpr.org
Re-registered to vote in Wisconsin in January 2026 at a home near Hayward owned by his in-laws, Sean Duffy and Rachel Campos-Duffy. He still had an active Florida registration from October 2024. His campaign said he had lived in Florida for one year while working as a producer for Dan Bongino's podcast.
February 24, 2026
Source: wpr.org
Received President Donald Trump's endorsement in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th District on January 27, 2026. He publicly accepted it, calling it his greatest honor.
January 27, 2026
Source: wisconsinexaminer.com
Past race Michael Alfonso ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 7 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 7, Wisconsin