16 Facts About Randy Bryce

Randall John Bryce was born on December 9,1964 and is an American ironworker, activist, and former political candidate.

Randy Bryce was the Democratic Party nominee for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district in the 2018 midterm elections.

Randy Bryce has been nicknamed "IronStache" due to his former occupation and prominent mustache, a moniker which he adopted for his Twitter account.

Randy Bryce's mother worked in a doctor's office and his father was a police officer: he has a brother who is a policeman and a sister who is a teacher.

Randy Bryce briefly attended college at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, but did not receive a degree and served in the Army after graduation from high school, obtaining the rank of sergeant.

Randy Bryce launched his campaign in mid-2017, originally to challenge incumbent Paul Ryan, the former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and the congressional representative for Wisconsin's 1st since 1999.

Randy Bryce was persuaded to run for Congress by Marina Dimitrijevic, the Wisconsin director of the Working Families Party.

Randy Bryce has been endorsed by Justice Democrats, by Wisconsin politicians such as Chris Larson, JoCasta Zamarripa and Rob Zerban, as well as environmental activist Bill McKibben and US Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders.

Randy Bryce's campaign was marred with stories of past actions and legal troubles.

In February 2018, Randy Bryce's campaign became the first to agree to a collective bargaining contract with the Campaign Workers Guild.

Randy Bryce has supported the Fight for 15 movement and has stated he believes in providing a living wage to those working a full-time job.

Personal experiences with cancer and times spent uninsured in part inspired Randy Bryce to enter politics.

Randy Bryce has supported single-payer healthcare and opposed Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Randy Bryce has supported subsidizing the production of American steel, in part because of his personal experience of difficulties when welding Chinese steel, and is in favor of new stipulations on buying American products for government vehicles.

Randy Bryce opposes the Trump travel ban and advocates the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with the agency's "necessary" functions being transferred to other parts of the federal government.

Randy Bryce has been arrested nine times for multiple reasons, including public protests, driving under the influence, and marijuana possession.