WI-8

Tony Wied is a businessman and political newcomer who won a special election in 2024 to fill the seat vacated by Mike Gallagher in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. Prior to his election, Wied built his career in the private sector, running gas stations and convenience stores across northeastern Wisconsin. He campaigned as a conservative outsider focused on economic issues, border security, and reducing government regulation, appealing to voters seeking fresh leadership in the traditionally Republican district that includes Green Bay and the Fox Valley region.