Tony
Wied
Republican incumbent Tony Wied represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, first elected in a 2024 special election.
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Tony Wied is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. He took office in 2024 after winning a special election to fill the vacancy created when Mike Gallagher resigned, and is running for reelection in the November 2026 general election. 1211
Before entering politics, Wied spent approximately three decades as a business owner in Northeast Wisconsin, including operating Dino Stop gas stations, which he sold in 2022. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, raised in Green Bay, and has lived his entire life in Brown County; he and his family reside in De Pere. 110
Wied attended Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay and graduated from St. Norbert College in 1998. The reviewed sources identify no elected office prior to his congressional service beginning in 2024. 19
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 8, Wisconsin
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District
- Website
- tonywiedforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsCrosson speaks at Cicero town hall; Wied declined invitation to attend
Democratic challenger Rick Crosson spoke at a town hall in Cicero. WBAY reported that Wied had been invited but declined to participate. The report does not establish a broader pattern of debate participation or nonparticipation.
Democratic Congressional candidate speaks in Cicero · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsWied highlights Farm Bill vote, calls for SAVE Act and voter ID laws in district update
A local report summarized Wied's social-media posts highlighting his vote for a Farm Bill, advocating passage of the SAVE Act and voter-ID requirements, and welcoming federal aid for tornado recovery.
Rep. Tony Wied highlights farm bill passage and calls for voter ID laws - Green Bay Reporter · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5endorsementWied appears with local sheriffs at Brown County Courthouse to tout law enforcement endorsements
Wied appeared outside the Brown County Courthouse alongside local sheriffs who endorsed his campaign. He said the endorsements mattered because calls to 'abolish police' had hurt respect for law enforcement. Challenger Crosson characterized the endorsements as political.
Republicans tout law enforcement endorsements as ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsWied and Rep. Tom Tiffany hold press conference on law enforcement
Rep. Tony Wied and gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) held a joint press conference on law enforcement, as recorded by C-SPAN.
Gov. Candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) & Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) Hold Press Conference on Law Enforcement · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsFOX 11 interviews Wied separately on key issues: ALPR cameras, data centers, tax relief
In a separate FOX 11 candidate interview, Wied said automatic license-plate readers should be regulated locally, argued communities should have a seat at the table on data center decisions, and emphasized tax relief on affordability.
FOX 11 asks 8th Congressional District candidates about key topics leading into election · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsGreen Bay Press-Gazette reports Wied and Crosson as general-election candidates in WI-08
Local coverage identified Tony Wied and Rick Crosson as the two general-election candidates for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, with the election set for November 3.
Crosson, Wied vie for 8th Congressional District · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsCongressman Tony Wied releases district update for September 25, 2026
Wied released a constituent update covering district matters including Sea Grant, as reported by the Appleton WI organization.
Congressman Tony Wied's Update: September 25, 2026 · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsFOX 11 publishes in-depth interviews with 8th District candidates Wied and Crosson
FOX 11 conducted separate in-depth interviews with Wied and Crosson on issues including affordability, data centers, artificial intelligence, and license-plate readers.
8th Congressional District candidates Crosson, Wied go in-depth on the issues · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsWied and Crosson share their priorities in the 8th Congressional District race
Local coverage outlined the policy priorities and backgrounds of both Tony Wied (R) and challenger Rick Crosson (D) ahead of the November 3 general election.
Tony Wied, Rick Crosson share priorities in 8th Congressional District race · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsHouse committee advances two bills introduced by Rep. Tony Wied
A press release reported that the House committee advanced two bills introduced by Rep. Tony Wied, as noted in a Quiver Quant report dated September 16.
Press Release: House Committee Advances Two Bills ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 30filingWied campaign finance filing shows $45,300 raised, $515,600 cash on hand
A campaign-finance filing dated July 30 reported Wied raised $45,300 during the period, spent $30,700, and had $515,600 cash on hand at period end. These are period-specific figures, not total-cycle fundraising totals.
Press Release: House Committee Advances Two Bills ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Sheriff Todd Delain officialWied thanked Delain for his endorsement in a post dated October 7. x.com · Oct 7, 2026
- Several Northeast Wisconsin sheriffs (unidentified individually) officialWied said he had endorsements from 'so many of our great Northeast Wisconsin sheriffs.' WBAY reported that several local sheriffs appeared with him at an October 5 event in support of his reelection, but the report does not identify them individually. wbay.com · Oct 5, 2026
- Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors organizationThe board endorsed Wied for reelection, alongside Rep. Derrick Van Orden. The federation said it looked forward to working with them as they 'champion Wisconsin agriculture.' wfbf.com · Sep 10, 2026
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe Chamber announced its endorsement of Wied for Wisconsin's 8th District, saying he supported 'free enterprise policies' and that it looked forward to working with him in the next Congress. uschamber.com · Sep 3, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.09M
- Spent
- $620K
- Cash on hand
- $516K
As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4WI08119(opens in a new tab)
Sources 20
- [1] Tony Wied (@TonyWied) / X(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Democratic Congressional candidate speaks in Cicero(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Rep. Tony Wied highlights farm bill passage and calls for voter ID laws - Green Bay Reporter(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Gov. Candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) & Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI) Hold Press Conference on Law Enforcement(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] Republicans tout law enforcement endorsements as ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] FOX 11 asks 8th Congressional District candidates about key topics leading into election(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [7] FOX 11 asks 8th Congressional District candidates about key topics leading into election(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [8] Crosson, Wied vie for 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] Congressman Tony Wied's Update: September 25, 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [10] 8th Congressional District candidates Crosson, Wied go in-depth on the issues(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [11] Tony Wied, Rick Crosson share priorities in 8th Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [12] Press Release: House Committee Advances Two Bills ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [13] WFBF Board of Directors Endorse Van Orden, Wied for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 10, 2026
- [14] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Tony Wied for Wisconsin's Eighth ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
- [15] Tony Wied — 2026 Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [16] Wied Introduces 10-Year Ban on Members of Congress ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
- [17] Wied Introduces FIRE Act to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2025
- [18] Rep. Wied Releases Statement on the Conflict Between Israel ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2025
- [19] Health(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
- [20] Votes and Legislation | Congressman Tony Wied(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023