Burgelis Steps Aside to Unify Dems | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis is stepping aside from his bid for Wisconsin’s First Congressional District to unite Democrats ahead of the midterms. He believes defeating Republican incumbent Bryan Steil should be the party’s top priority, and he’s fully backing fellow Democrat Mitchell Berman to help secure victory. Burgelis, who entered the race to champion responsive leadership for working families in southeastern Wisconsin, thanks his supporters and vows to keep serving his local district. The First District spans Racine, Kenosha, and parts of Milwaukee, Walworth, and Rock counties — a…