UPDATE: A Wisconsin politician’s campaign photo has gone viral, sending fans into a frenzy over his striking resemblance to YouTube sensation MrBeast. Brady Penfield, just 22 years old, announced his candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly on November 10, 2025, igniting a wave of social media buzz.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Penfield’s image garnered immediate attention, with many users mistaking him for MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson. Comments flooded in, with one user exclaiming, “I thought this was MrBeast for a second,” while another joked, “MrBeast is that you??… Are you tired of YouTube?” The uncanny comparisons continued, with fans urging Penfield to embrace the lookalike status.
Penfield did not shy away from the attention. He responded to fans, acknowledging the resemblance and stating, “Many have said this to me.” His candidacy is not only about his looks; he aims to represent his community actively.
Brady Penfield’s political journey has been noteworthy. He hails from a family of Dane County Democrats but shifted his political views to conservative during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. Recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls, he has a history of leadership, having founded and led the UWRF College Republicans Chapter for two years. Last summer, he made his first run for state assembly, losing by a narrow 0.8% margin, just 45 votes behind in the primary election.
Now, Penfield is back and more determined than ever, having launched a Young Republican Chapter for St. Croix and Pierce Counties. His campaign is being watched closely, especially with the viral nature of his lookalike status fueling public interest.
As the election season heats up, the impact of Penfield’s unique appeal is yet to be seen, but one thing is clear: the resemblance to MrBeast has thrust him into the spotlight, making his campaign one to watch. Will he leverage this viral moment to secure victory in the upcoming elections? Stay tuned for further developments.
