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Results for US

These are some of the top priorities our campaign is focused on.

Education

Classrooms need to be safe places that support academic success. This requires aligning administration and staff, empowering educators, and demanding payment of promised government funds for Northwoods schools to ensure students in rural communities receive the same or better opportunities as available elsewhere.

Economic Stability

Championing policies that provide respectable compensation to working families, profits for small businesses, and sustainable job growth across the district.

Healthcare

Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable care — a fix is past due for the underserved rural communities where hospital and clinic closures and shortages are ever-increasing.

Environmental Safeguards

Protecting Northern Wisconsin’s land, water, and natural resources, while safely maintaining essential consumption of these invaluable resources to support the region’s economy and identity.

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GINGER'S POSITIONS ON ISSUES RAISED

Murray Speaks Out Against Costs of War

Americans should not be burdended with the cost of President Trump's war against Iran. The costs in lives, taxpayer dollars, and America’s standing in the world far outweigh any possible benefit. While the extent remains unknown, these losses were predictable.

My heart is with their families and loved ones of the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

This war is already costing taxpayers billions while working families here at home face rising prices at the pump and growing economic strain. This administration said food assistance and health care subsidies cost too much, but it started a war that is costing taxpayers a billion dollars every single day. It is time to stand up and demand a stop to this war before we suffer more damage that cannot be undone.

-Full Press Release available at GingerforUS.com

Unprovoked, Unwarranted, and Unconstitutional

This war was unprovoked, unwarranted, and unconstitutional,” said Ginger Murray, responding to the President’s decision to begin military action in Iran. “The law is clear, and the President did not follow it.”

Murray pointed to Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, which gives Congress the sole power to declare war, and to the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which allows the president to initiate military action only when an imminent threat exists. She noted that no such evidence has been presented.

“Our country is governed by elected officials who take an oath to defend our Constitution,” Murray said. “Congress, and only Congress, can declare war and approve funding for our troops.”

“Now, Congress must manage this situation and find a well reasoned plan to resolve this war. We owe it to our troops and to taxpayers to get this right."

Ginger Murray Calls For An End To Dark Money In Politics

Dark money is drowning out the voices of everyday Americans.

We cannot restore faith in our elections or in our democracy without getting dark money out of our campaigns. Corporations and billionaires should never be able to buy our elections. If elected to Congress, I will work diligently to remove dark money from our elections and return power to the people where it belongs.

I strongly support the We the People Amendment. It would end corporate personhood, overturn the Citizens United decision, allow Congress and the states to regulate money in politics, and require full public disclosure of political spending.

I believe in free speech. But you do not have to be a lawyer to recognize that corporations are not people and money is not speech.

Right now, corporate backed dark money groups can spend unlimited amounts in elections. Without transparency, voters have no way to follow the money.

While some of my opponents may be relying on special interest corporate money, I am proud to run a grassroots campaign supported by people across the Northwoods who believe our democracy should belong to the people.

I cannot wait to get to Congress and join the movement to make the We the People Amendment the law of the land.

Slash Slush Funds
Using Taxpayer $ for
Secret Settlements

New Lisbon, WI — Ginger Murray, atty. and Dem. candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, is calling on Congress to end the use of taxpayer dollars to quietly pay for political misconduct and reward political allies.

Since 1995, more than $17 million in taxpayer money has reportedly been used to settle congressional sexual harassment and misconduct claims.

“Taxpayers should never pay for politicians’ misconduct,” said Murray. “It is time to clean up the cover ups. They don’t protect victims, they protect predators.”

Murray also criticized the newly announced DOJ “commission” tied to $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds for President Trump’s political allies and convicted felons.

“Using $1.8 billion of our tax money to reward anyone that assaulted a police officer, incited or engaged in the insurrection, or committed a crime is not a settlement, it’s a shakedown,” Murray said.

Murray said both issues reflect the same problem: powerful people using public money to avoid accountability while working families struggle.

“Congress can’t seem to find funds needed to keep the lights on at our rural hospitals or pay promised funds to our public schools, but it can quietly cut checks to cover up misconduct by its own members?” Murray said. “Wisconsin families work too hard and pay too much in taxes for this political corruption and cover ups.”

As a member of Congress, Murray says she will support legislation requiring full disclosure of misconduct settlements, personal financial liability for intentional misconduct, and stronger oversight of claims paid with taxpayer funds.

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Abortions and Women's Rights

...I have spent my career, 30 years, representing the best interest of children, I will continue to do so when I earn your vote to go to Congress, and you can bet I will continue to support women's health..."

Democracy in Action

Last week Ginger spent time at the capitol, hear from her about progress being made that impacts many in northern WI about wakesurfing!

Meet the candidates in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Democratic primary

A former legislator, an attorney, and a computer programmer are promising something increasingly appealing to voters: a return to normal.

There’s something happening here. People living in a reliably Republican congressional district in northern Wisconsin are seeing things they don’t recognize from traditional conservatives — and they’re not happy about it, according to three candidates running in the 7th Congressional District.

“People are fatigued, is one word,” said candidate Ginger Murray. “Disgusted. It’s gone too far. It’s just gone too far.”

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PRESS RELEASE

Murray: Slash Slush Funds Using Taxpayer $ for Secret Settlements

New Lisbon, WI — Ginger Murray, attorney and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, calls on Congress to correct the course by ending the slush funds used to secretly pay settlements for sexual misconduct and pad the pockets of POTUS’s insurrectionists.

Since 1995, a little-known provision of federal law (the Congressional Accountability Act) allows members of Congress to quietly settle sexual harassment and misconduct claims using funds drawn from the U.S. Treasury. According to public reports, more than $17 million in taxpayer money has been paid out, often with no public disclosure and no consequences for the Congress member’s misconduct.

“Taxpayers should never pay for politicians’ misconduct,” said Murray. “If a creepy Congressman is caught for sexual misconduct, that member should pay the price! It is an intentional act and should not be swept under the carpet. It is time to clean up the cover ups. They don’t protect victims… they protect predators.” The ladies in Congress, on both sides of the aisle, have had enough and are calling for a “reckoning” of the predatory politicians. “My whole career has centered on protecting children and victims of domestic violence. The people of the north woods are demanding accountability of corrupt politicians and defense of our democracy. I am the most uniquely qualified candidate to serve CD-7 to accomplish these goals.”

Murray also sounded the alarm over the newly announced Department of Justice “commission” that will receive $1.8 billion in taxpayer money to compensate President Trump’s political allies, including his fellow convicted felons. Murray added, “Using $1.8 billion of our tax money to reward anyone that assaulted a police officer, incited or engaged in the insurrection, or committed a crime is not a settlement, it’s a shakedown!”

Murray explained how the two issues share a common thread: powerful people using public money to protect themselves or pay their pals, rather than face the consequences common citizens encounter when held accountable for the same behavior. “Whether it’s a Member of Congress paying hush money with our tax dollars, or a president funneling $1.8 billion to his allies, the principle is the same: Washington is rigging the rules so powerful people pay no consequences for their bad behavior,” Murray said. “That is not what democracy looks like, and it is not what Wisconsin families deserve.”

“Congress can’t seem to find funds needed to keep the lights on at our rural hospitals or pay promised funds to our public schools, but it can quietly cut checks to cover up misconduct by its own members? Wisconsin families work too hard and pay too much in taxes for this political corruption and cover ups,” Murray said. “When I get to Congress, l will NOT STAND BY, I will STAND UP to this corruption that comes at the cost of the taxpayers.”

As a Member of Congress Murray pledges to support legislation to: (1) require full public disclosure of any congressional misconduct settlement paid with taxpayer funds; (2) mandate personal financial liability for members of Congress found liable for intentional acts such as sexual harassment or misconduct; and (3) require all claims against the federal government be subject to oversight and disclosure.

May

2026

PRESS RELEASE

Ginger Murray Blasts “Billionaire Tax Cuts” In First Television Ad

New Lisbon, WI — Ginger Murray, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, today launched her first television ad — and she didn’t come empty-handed. In “Straight Shooter,” the plain-talking candidate faces the camera, shotgun in hand, and destroys a piggy bank labeled “billionaire tax cuts.”

"I support real tax relief for our families," Murray said. "But Congress passed a bill that hands the overwhelming share of tax benefits to billionaires and corporations while cutting the essential programs that our families and rural communities depend on. That's not tax relief — that's a rigged system.” Murray added, “I’ve got billionaire tax cuts in my sights when I go to Congress."

The numbers tell the story: under the new law, the average millionaire household pockets over $100,000 in tax relief. Families earning under $50,000 get less than a dollar a day. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the bill slashes taxes by up to $4.5 trillion — with the overwhelming share flowing to the top 1%. At the same time, it cuts more than $1 trillion from the health care programs that rural hospitals and working families across northern Wisconsin depend on.

“Straight Shooter” starts airing across northern Wisconsin on May 11, 2026. It’s the first Democratic TV ad of the race.

"I'm a straight shooter, and I'll always put families and folks in the north woods first," Murray adds.

To view the ad or join Ginger’s campaign, visit: www.GingerForUs.com

May

2026

PRESS RELEASE

Candidates for Congress& Governor, to Gather for Tribal Nations Event in Forest County

WABENO, Wis. — Community members from across northern Wisconsin are invited to attend a Tribal Nations Event on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Wabeno. The event will bring together candidates and community voices for an evening centered on listening, connection, and representation of Tribal Nations across

Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.

The event will feature remarks from:

● Ginger Murray, candidate for U.S. Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th District

● Francesca Hong, candidate for Governor of Wisconsin

● Yee Xiong, candidate for Wisconsin State Treasurer

The program will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear directly from candidates and invited guests who are working to engage with and represent the voices of Tribal Nations across the region.

“This event is about creating space for meaningful dialogue and ensuring that Tribal communities across the 7th District are seen, heard, and respected,” said organizers. “We are bringing together leaders who are committed to showing up, listening, and building relationships rooted in trust and accountability.”

Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District is home to a significant number of Tribal Nations, making engagement with Native communities a critical part of federal and state leadership. The event aims to foster direct conversation between candidates and community members on issues

impacting Tribal sovereignty, economic opportunity, health, and natural resource stewardship.

Event Details:

What: Tribal Nations Event

When: Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Potawatomi Casino Hotel

618 Highway 32

Wabeno, WI 54566

The event is open to the public. Community members, Tribal leaders, and organizational partners are encouraged to attend and participate in the conversation.

Apr

2026