Overview
- Peter Burgelis announced he is suspending his campaign for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, saying defeating Bryan Steil must be the Democrats’ top priority.
- Burgelis said he reached the decision after careful reflection and thanked volunteers, donors and voters who backed his campaign.
- He has contacted fellow Democrat Mitchell Berman and offered his support to the remaining Democratic campaign.
- Burgelis confirmed he will remain in office as Milwaukee’s 11th Aldermanic District representative and continue serving local constituents.
- The move is a common tactical step in competitive districts to avoid splitting votes and to concentrate endorsements, money and organizing behind a single challenger ahead of the November general election.