Mark Scheffler
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin
WI-08 Democratic nominee?
$15.4K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
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$15.4KAUG 18, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePublic school teacher
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationWisconsin
BackgroundPublic school teacher
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EducationLawrence University — Bachelor of Music (1992)
Notable personal detailsMark Christopher Scheffler is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. He is a former public school teacher and has worked in sustainable wealth management as an entrepreneur and retired business owner. He earned a bachelor's degree from Lawrence University and is based in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports replacing most federal income taxes with a small financial-transaction tax (the “#TinyTax”) that would be collected automatically on transactions, reduce paperwork for individuals, lower tax burdens for typical families, and raise large-scale revenue to balance the federal budget and pay down debt. The proposal is designed to shift more tax burden to large financial transactions and institutions while cutting taxes for ordinary Americans.
Healthcare
Supports establishing universal primary-care coverage (CitizenCare CORE) that provides primary healthcare for every American from birth through Medicare age; proposes funding mechanisms tied to tax reform to expand access. Focus is on expanding coverage and access rather than a full single‑payer replacement of the entire system.
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Climate & Energy
Supports building regional renewable energy and biofuel industries (including sustainable aviation fuel and biomass markets), federal investment in clean-energy workforce training and infrastructure, and policies to grow local clean-energy production while leveraging agricultural strengths. Focuses on clean energy incentives and economic development rather than phasing out fossil fuels immediately.
Latest News
Mark Scheffler is running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. He filed nomination papers in June and is one of three Democrats competing for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Tony Wied in the November election. Ahead of the Aug. 11 primary, candidates have been outlining their priorities, including health care, affordability, and governance.
Endorsements
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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