Matthew Arndt
Tax accounting and finance business owner
Mequon
Elected Experience
None
Q&A with the Candidate
Why should voters send you to congress?
Voters should send me to Congress because I don't owe my career to either political party, corporate PACs, billionaire donors, or foreign interests. I'm running because I believe the American people deserve representatives who answer to them and only them. If voters are looking for another politician who will repeat talking points, they have plenty of options. If they're looking for someone willing to speak honestly, challenge powerful interests, and fight for ordinary Americans, then I ask for their vote.
What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?
The top issue facing Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District is the rising cost of living. Families are paying more for housing, healthcare, childcare, groceries, and education while wages struggle to keep pace. Many people work harder than ever but feel like they're falling behind. I’d address this by focusing on policies strengthening the economic position of working people. That includes protecting workers' rights to organize, enforcing antitrust laws against monopolies driving up prices, supporting small businesses and family farms, investing in infrastructure and manufacturing, and reducing healthcare costs. I believe Congress should measure policies by one standard: Does it improve the lives of ordinary Americans? If elected, my priority will be building an economy that serves working families rather than concentrated wealth and powerful special interests.
What expertise would you bring into congress? How would it help your district?
I would bring real-world expertise in taxation, small business, investing, and financial planning. As a CPA, business owner, and investment advisor, I work directly with families, retirees, farmers, workers, and entrepreneurs. I see firsthand how government policies affect people's daily lives, from healthcare costs and taxes to inflation and retirement security. Too many members of Congress come from political or legal backgrounds and have never operated a business, met payroll, or helped families navigate financial challenges. My experience allows me to evaluate legislation based on its real economic impact rather than partisan talking points. That perspective would help Wisconsin's 6th District by ensuring that federal policies support working families, small businesses, and local communities instead of primarily benefiting large corporations and special interests.
Should Congress exert more oversight over the president? Why or why not?
Yes. Congress should exercise stronger oversight over the president regardless of which party controls the White House. The Constitution created three co-equal branches of government, not an elected monarchy. Congress has a responsibility to review executive actions, investigate waste, fraud, and abuse, ensure laws are faithfully executed, and protect the constitutional rights of the American people. Unfortunately, too many members of Congress abandon oversight when their own party holds power and suddenly rediscover it when the other party wins. That is not how our system is supposed to work. I will support consistent, principled oversight of any administration. Government accountability should never be partisan. It is one of Congress' most important responsibilities and essential to maintaining a healthy constitutional republic.
What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?
One of my favorite Wisconsin history facts is that the state was once home to the world's largest brewery. For many years, Milwaukee was known as the beer capital of America, with breweries like Pabst Brewing Company, Schlitz, and Miller Brewing Company helping put Wisconsin on the map. What I enjoy most about that history isn't the beer itself— it's what it says about Wisconsin. Generations of immigrants came here, built businesses, created jobs, and helped shape thriving communities. That entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and sense of community are still part of Wisconsin's identity today. It's a fun reminder that Wisconsin has always been a place where people build things and contribute to something larger than themselves.