Brad Smith wins Democratic nomination for US House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District

Brad Smith has won the Democratic nomination for US House in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. In a close race, Smith defeated fellow Democrat Amanda Bell by less than one percentage point, a difference of about 500 votes.

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National story. 5 articles from 5 sources. Updated Aug 12, 2026.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Kokomo Tribune
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Brad Smith wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Brad Smith wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District

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We Are Green BayCenter· Aug 12, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

Brad Smith wins Democratic nomination for US House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Jonesboro Sun, Winchester Star
Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Brad Smith wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District

Winchester StarLean Right· Aug 12, 2026

Brad Smith wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District