Official portrait of Scott Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin

U.S. Representative

Scott Fitzgerald

Wisconsin District 5

RepublicanConservative

Votes on Record

35

across 6 categories

40 analyzed in depth

Contact

202-225-5101Official Website2444 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4905

Voting Profile

Legislative Record

40 votes analyzed

Most Active Policy Areas

#1 healthcare#2 budget

40

Votes Analyzed

Data sources: voteview, congress.gov

Political Position

Ideology Spectrum

0.60Conservative

Representative Scott Fitzgerald holds conservative positions that place him to the right of the average House Republican based on his voting record. His NOMINATE score of 0.599 indicates a consistently conservative approach to legislation, reflecting traditional Republican priorities on fiscal and social policy matters.

LiberalModerateConservative
Republican avg

Near the average for Republicans (0.52)

Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)

Policy Positions

Category Breakdown

40

total votes analyzed

Overview

Scott Fitzgerald is a Republican representing Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives. His voting record shows strong alignment with conservative principles, particularly on procedural matters where he consistently opposes Democratic-led resolutions and supports Republican alternatives. In the healthcare category, which represents his most active voting area, Fitzgerald has supported approximately 48% of measures that came to a vote, suggesting selective support based on the specific policy proposals rather than blanket opposition or approval. His defense votes show unanimous support for the measures considered, indicating strong backing for military and national security legislation. On budget matters, his 43% support rate reflects a selective approach to fiscal legislation, likely opposing spending measures he views as inconsistent with conservative fiscal principles while supporting those aligned with Republican priorities. His limited voting record on agriculture and education makes it difficult to draw comprehensive conclusions about his positions in these areas.

Key Positions

  • Consistent opposition to Democratic procedural measures and resolutions
  • Strong support for defense and military-related legislation
  • Selective approach to healthcare legislation based on policy specifics
  • Fiscally conservative stance on budget matters
  • More conservative voting pattern than the average House Republican

By Policy Area

Healthcare25
48% yea52% nay
Budget & Spending7
43% yea57% nay

Analysis updated: January 9, 2026

Campaign Finance

Follow the Money

Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →

Career: $4.9M

Fundraising Over Time

Raised per election cycleSpent

Contribution Sources

Individual$487K

36%

PAC / Committees$872K

64%

Party Committee$750

0%

Individual Breakdown

Itemized (>$200)

$441K

Small Dollar (<$200)

$45K

Donation Sizes

Under $200
$49K · 10%
$200 – 499
$16K · 3%
$500 – 999
$111K · 23%
$1,000 – 1,999
$106K · 22%
$2,000+
$203K · 42%

Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.

Where the Money Comes From

In-state (WI)$184K · 42%
Out-of-state$256K · 58%

Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.

WI
$184K
VA
$53K
IL
$45K
DC
$33K
FL
$20K
MD
$18K
NY
$10K
NC
$8K

Top Contributors

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Top Contributing Industries

Top Donor Employers

RETIRED$84K
SELF$37K
BGR GROUP$12K
MILWAUKEE TOOL$9K
NULL$8K
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT$7K
TOLL FOUNDATION$7K
ABC$7K
EPIC$7K
ULINE$7K
CONTINENTAL PROPERTIES$7K
AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION$7K

Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.

Where the Money Goes

Spending by Purpose

Other / Uncategorized
$489K
Contributions
$299K
Fundraising
$41K
Materials
$18K
Administrative
$13K
Advertising
$3K
Travel
$792.25

Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.

Top Payees

1.

NRCC

$250K
2.

CROSSRHODES STRATEGIES

$244K
3.

KB STRATEGIC

$82K
4.

UNISOURCE DIRECT

$41K
5.

ASPECT CONSULTING LLC

$41K
6.

ENGELS, JUDI

$17K
7.

RARE STEAKHOUSE

$16K
8.

ARISTOTLE

$13K

Detailed Breakdown

Expenditures

Operating Costs

$587K

Operating Offsets

$2K

Net Operating

$585K

Transfers

Transfers Out

$250K

Refunds

Individual Refunds

$30.15

Outside Spending (Super PACs)

Supporting

$336K

Opposing

$0

Total Outside Spending

$336K

Top Outside Spenders

01

US VETERANS ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION, PAC

+$174K
$174K
02

STANDING BY VETERANS PAC

+$73K
$73K
03

LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC

+$48K
$48K
04

HONORING AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT PAC

+$24K
$24K
05

NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND

+$14K
$14K
06

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND

+$3K
$3K

Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.

Coverage: 1/1/2025 7/22/2026FEC: H0WI05113Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
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