Brewery operator and Trump critic Bangstad joins governor’s race

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 625

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The high-profile beer brand owner and political fundraiser Kirk Bangstad is entering the race for Wisconsin governor — a move he hinted at last year before putting it off.

Bangstad, who has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and state Republican politicians, announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination over the weekend at a rally outside his Minocqua craft beer brewery.

In an email newsletter Sunday from a Substack account he operates, …

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