WHO IS BEN STEINHOFF?

Ben is a Wisconsin native where he earned his degree in paramedicine in 2016. He worked for University of Wisconsin (Med Flight and Emergency Department), in the operating room at a children’s hospital, and also served as a volunteer firefighter/paramedic for the cities of Monona & Lake Mills, WI.

Ben and his wife have established roots in Waukesha County. His free time is spent rooting for Wisconsin sports, completing home improvement projects, serving as the neighborhood handyman, training for his next marathon, playing in rec-league softball, and training their 11-month old border collie mix rescue, Marcus (aka, the official Ben Steinhoff For Congress mascot).

WHY BEN STEINHOFF?

Ben’s desire to help others extends beyond ambulances and helicopters.

“In 2022, I challenged myself to do more. As a first responder, I meet people in moments of crisis. This experience gives me a unique skill set — one that will make an even greater difference in the world.”

“I am neither a politician nor billionaire.”

His passion for service and empathy earns public trust. He values transparency.

“I’m a team player.”

He knows he cannot do this alone. He holds himself accountable in areas for growth, relying on the experts when he doesn’t know the answer.

“I can communicate & reason with people in crisis.”

He can relate, build trust, and meet people in the middle.

“I can prioritize and triage”

He can choose which issues to tackle first, and will allocate public resources wisely.