Who Is Running in Wisconsin Congressional District 8th in 2026?
Last updated: February 28, 2026
Tony Wied
(Incumbent)Economy
HighCongressman Tony Wied supported historic tax cuts for working families and efforts to lower inflation and interest rates, aiming to make life more affordable for constituents. He sponsored the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act and the Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation (FROST) Act, both of which passed the House. He also highlighted wins for small business owners through Working Families Tax Cuts and serves on the Committees on Agriculture, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure.
Immigration
HighTony Wied prioritizes border security, viewing the number of people crossing the border illegally as a crisis that impacts all states, including Wisconsin. He supports the enforcement of immigration laws by ICE officers and has applauded Trump administration policies on border security, attributing increased safety to reduced border crossings. Wied also introduced the SAFE Cities Act, which aims to withhold federal funds from jurisdictions uncooperative with federal law enforcement.
Healthcare
HighCongressman Tony Wied supported and voted to pass the Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act. He stated that the legislation aims to reform the healthcare system, expand choice and competition, and increase transparency to reduce costs for Americans. Wied criticized Democrats for contributing to existing healthcare issues and for not collaborating on these reforms.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Tony Wied |
|---|---|
| Economy | Congressman Tony Wied supported historic tax cuts for working families and efforts to lower inflation and interest rates, aiming to make life more affordable for constituents. He sponsored the Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive (DUMP) Red Tape Act and the Facility for Runway Operations and Safe Transportation (FROST) Act, both of which passed the House. He also highlighted wins for small business owners through Working Families Tax Cuts and serves on the Committees on Agriculture, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure. High |
| Immigration | Tony Wied prioritizes border security, viewing the number of people crossing the border illegally as a crisis that impacts all states, including Wisconsin. He supports the enforcement of immigration laws by ICE officers and has applauded Trump administration policies on border security, attributing increased safety to reduced border crossings. Wied also introduced the SAFE Cities Act, which aims to withhold federal funds from jurisdictions uncooperative with federal law enforcement. High |
| Healthcare | Congressman Tony Wied supported and voted to pass the Lower Healthcare Premiums for All Americans Act. He stated that the legislation aims to reform the healthcare system, expand choice and competition, and increase transparency to reduce costs for Americans. Wied criticized Democrats for contributing to existing healthcare issues and for not collaborating on these reforms. High |
| Climate & Energy | Tony Wied has consistently voted against environmental protection measures, reflected in his 0% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and a 0% score for 2025 from Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He voted "Yea" on the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R.4758) and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act (H.R.4626). LCV noted his votes on measures like eliminating EPA's cleaner car rules and rolling back the methane polluter fee. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Tony Wied opposes abortion rights and supports overturning Roe v. Wade, believing the issue belongs to individual states rather than the U.S. House of Representatives. He acknowledges the Supreme Court's decision returning abortion authority to the states. He has stated that his focus in Congress will be on matters he can control at the federal level, not on state-level abortion policy. High |
| Foreign Policy | Representative Tony Wied supports President Trump's foreign policy agenda, including actions such as the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Wied stated that such actions were law enforcement measures taken 'in the best interests of our own hemisphere,' citing Article 2 of the Constitution and the War Powers Resolution. He emphasizes working with the President to 'put America first'. High |
| Education | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Gun Policy | Congressman Tony Wied introduced the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act to prohibit federal, state, and local restrictions on firearm magazine capacity. He states this legislation ensures law-abiding gun owners can access magazines of any size and vigilantly affirms Second Amendment rights. Wied has received endorsements from organizations including the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America. High |
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