
Tony Wied
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin

Tony Wied
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin
General Election
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Live Odds
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Tony Wied is trading at 87% to win the WI-08 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age50 years old (May 3, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundBusiness owner
EducationNotre Dame Academy (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
Notable personal detailsTony Wied is a Republican U.S. Representative from Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district, first elected in a November 5, 2024 special election to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Mike Gallagher. He previously owned and operated a convenience store/gas station business and has worked as a business owner in northeastern Wisconsin. Wied is a graduate of St. Norbert College (1998) and attended Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Tony Wied supports tax cuts for hardworking families, lower inflation, and a pro-business agenda. He also backs reducing federal red tape and limiting regulations to help small businesses operate and turn a profit.
Healthcare
Tony Wied has supported legislation framed around lowering health care premiums and expanding insurance options, and he has also backed bipartisan bills aimed at rural obstetrics and blood center access. His public messaging emphasizes reducing government size and spending, which aligns with a market-oriented approach to health care rather than broad public expansion.
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Immigration & Border
Tony Wied’s immigration message centers on securing the southern border through stronger enforcement. His campaign says he would prioritize finishing President Trump’s border wall, reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy, and increasing funding for border agents, while framing the issue around crime and human trafficking.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Wied has said abortion is a states' rights issue rather than something the federal government should handle. He also publicly celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which aligns with a restrictive view on abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Tony Wied emphasizes American energy independence and says government should get out of the way to unleash energy resources and reduce costs. He also says he wants to cut red tape and loosen regulations to expand domestic energy production.
Public Safety & Guns
Tony Wied has backed legislation to block federal, state, and local magazine-capacity restrictions and to protect Second Amendment rights. He has also supported tougher punishment and detention policies for violent repeat offenders.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Tony Wied for WI-08 House winner?
Campaign Fundraising
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