Tony Wied
Tony Wied (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. He assumed office on November 12, 2024. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Wied (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Tony Wied was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from the Notre Dame Academy. He earned a bachelor's degree from St. Norbert College in 1998. His career experience includes founding his own business.[1]
Key votes
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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Elections
2026
See also: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Incumbent Tony Wied is running in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
Regular election
See also: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Republican primary)
Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Tony Wied defeated Kristin Lyerly in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tony Wied (R) | 57.3 | 240,040 | |
| Kristin Lyerly (D) | 42.6 | 178,666 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 272 | ||
| Total votes: 418,978 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Kristin Lyerly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristin Lyerly | 100.0 | 56,469 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 56,494 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Tony Wied defeated Roger Roth and André Jacque in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tony Wied | 42.1 | 41,937 | |
| Roger Roth | 34.5 | 34,344 | ||
| André Jacque | 23.3 | 23,186 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 99,532 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Gallagher (R)
Endorsements
Wied received the following endorsements.
- Former President Donald Trump (R)
Special election
See also: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District special election, 2024
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Tony Wied defeated Kristin Lyerly in the special general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tony Wied (R) | 57.2 | 242,003 | |
| Kristin Lyerly (D) | 42.8 | 181,196 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 232 | ||
| Total votes: 423,431 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Kristin Lyerly advanced from the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kristin Lyerly | 99.9 | 57,390 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 57,420 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Erik Eisenheim (D)
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8
Tony Wied defeated Roger Roth and André Jacque in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tony Wied | 43.5 | 42,610 | |
| Roger Roth | 32.5 | 31,874 | ||
| André Jacque | 24.0 | 23,509 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 98,057 | ||||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wied in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
Regular election
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After successfully selling his Dino Stop gas stations in 2022, Tony is on a new mission to serve the people of WI-08 and bring an outsider’s perspective to Washington, DC. He is focused on securing the border, cutting the cost of everyday items impacted by Democrats’ failed economic policies, and reigning in out-of-control government spending.
Through his years in business, Tony learned the importance of hard work, customer service, and finding a common mission. He’s employed hundreds of Wisconsinites over the years and believes in reducing the size of government to let Americans live the American Dream.
Tony was raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and has lived his entire life in Brown County. Tony attended St. Norbert College where he played football. Tony, his wife Angela, and their four sons reside in De Pere, Wisconsin.- THE ONLY TRUMP-ENDORSED CANDIDATE RUNNING TO REPRESENT WI-08
- We must take immediate action to secure our southern border and stop the rampant crime, influx of illegal drugs and dangerous human trafficking that’s turned every town into a border town. In Congress, Tony will prioritize finishing President Trump’s border wall, reinstituting President Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy, and ensuring our border agents have the funding they need to do their jobs.
- The national debt is out of control. As a small business owner, Tony knows what it takes to balance the books. He believes we need that same type of leadership in Washington.
In Congress, Tony will work with President Trump to secure the border, support our military, and protect Wisconsin values.
45TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
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Campaign website
Wied’s campaign website stated the following:
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Securing the Southern Border |
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| —Tony Wied’s campaign website (2024)[4] | ||
Special election
Tony Wied did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Notable endorsements
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 14, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Tony Wied’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed July 26, 2024
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| Preceded by Mike Gallagher (R) |
U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 2024-Present |
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