One-time independent aims to reinvent politicking as he gets into Democratic primary in 1st CD

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 769

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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While the latest entry to seek the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s crowded 1st Congressional District primary contest is highlighting a promise to raise more money than his rivals, another candidate is making the opposite case for his own campaign.

Adam Follmer, a suburban Milwaukee speech pathologist, has set a $10,000 cap his campaign spending.

“I’m playing to win in this campaign, but I think more than anything I’m playing to shift the Overton window …

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