Mike Hallquist, the far-left candidate for Brookfield Mayor, has received an endorsement from the Muslim Civic Alliance.
In the race to become Brookfield’s next mayor, challenger Mike Hallquist has secured an endorsement from the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA). The group, which promotes civic participation among Muslim communities in the state, announced its support for Hallquist and other candidates in Waukesha County on March 11, 2026. Hallquist, the current Alderman for District 4, shared his response to the endorsement on social media, stating, “Honored to have the endorsement of the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance. My family and I have been welcomed to events by neighbors of many faiths, and it reminds me that Brookfield is strongest when we come together. As Mayor, I’ll work with everyone to keep our city safe, respectful, and united.
The WMCA hosted Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib as a speaker at their convention in Chicago in October 2025. Tlaib, representing Michigan’s 12th congressional district, has faced substantial criticism related to her handling of controversial chants at a rally in her district. In April 2024, during an International Al-Quds Day rally in Dearborn, Michigan, attendees were recorded chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.” The event was organized to express support for Palestine as documented in video footage released by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
When approached by reporters on Capitol Hill regarding the “Death to America” chants in her district, Tlaib refused to outright condemn them. In an encounter, captured on video, she is seen walking away without ever addressing the question directly. Critics have pointed out her refusal to denounce the chants, even as the Biden White House issued a condemnation of the rhetoric.
The April 7th, 2026, election pits Hallquist against incumbent Mayor Steven Ponto, who has served in the role since 2009 and is seeking another term. Hallquist’s campaign continues amid a recent ethics complaint filed against him, alleging potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public time for campaigning.
