Anthony Christian Wied (born May 3, 1976),[1] is an American politician from the Republican Party who is serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district since November 2024. He was elected in a special election to succeed Mike Gallagher.
Tony Wied | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th district | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Gallagher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Christian Wied May 3, 1976 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Angela Wied |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | De Pere, Wisconsin |
| Education | St. Norbert College |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Early life and career
editWied was raised in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. He attended Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay, Wisconsin), graduating in 1994. He then attended St. Norbert College, where he played college football and graduated in 1998.[2] Wied owned a chain of gas and convenience stores called Dino Stop, which he sold in 2022.[3][4]
After Mike Gallagher announced his resignation from the United States House of Representatives, serving for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district, in 2024, Wied announced his candidacy in the special election to succeed him.[5] Wied received an endorsement from Donald Trump and Alex Bruesewitz, a Trump ally who had previously considered running to succeed Gallagher before Wied entered the race. Wied defeated state senators André Jacque and Roger Roth in the Republican Party primary election on August 13.[6][7] He won the November general and special elections against the Democratic Party nominee, Kristin Lyerly, and was sworn in on November 12.[8][9]
Personal life
editWied and his wife, Angela, have four sons. They live in De Pere, Wisconsin.[2]
Electoral history
editU.S. House (2024)
edit| Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (special) |
Primary[10] | Aug. 13 | Tony Wied | Republican | 42,610 | 42.48% | Roger Roth | Rep. | 31,874 | 32.53% | 97,993 | 10,736 |
| André Jacque | Rep. | 23,509 | 23.99% | |||||||||
| Special[11] | Nov. 5 | Tony Wied | Republican | 241,930 | 57.36% | Kristin Lyerly | Dem. | 179,862 | 42.64% | 421,792 | 62,068 | |
| 2024 | Primary[12] | Aug. 13 | Tony Wied (inc) | Republican | 41,937 | 42.13% | Roger Roth | Rep. | 34,344 | 34.51% | 99,532 | 7,593 |
| André Jacque | Rep. | 23,186 | 23.30% | |||||||||
| General (unofficial)[13] |
Nov. 5 | Tony Wied (inc) | Republican | 240,214 | 57.35% | Kristin Lyerly | Dem. | 178,621 | 42.65% | 418,835 | 61,593 | |
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Tony Wied - R Wisconsin, 8th, In Office - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Schilz, Indiana; Steeno, Paul (August 13, 2024). "Tony Wied wins Republican nominee for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District after Roth concedes". We Are Green Bay. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Denver-based 7-Eleven Operator Buys Green Bay-based Dino Stop Chain". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. September 12, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ D'Andrea, Robert (April 9, 2024). "Green Bay businessman enters congressional race with Trump endorsement". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Meyer, Brady (April 8, 2024). "Former Wisconsin business owner Tony Wied launches U.S. Congress campaign, backed by Trump". WLUK-TV. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Bauer, Scott (April 8, 2024). "Former owner of gas station chain gets Trump's endorsement in Wisconsin congressional race". Associated Press. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Andrea, Lawrence. "Trump-backed Tony Wied wins GOP primary in congressional seat vacated by Mike Gallagher". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ Andrea, Lawrence (November 5, 2024). "Tony Wied claims 8th Congressional District seat vacated by Mike Gallagher". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
- ^ Foxx, Rhonda (November 6, 2024). "Republican Tony Wied defeats Democrat Dr. Kristin Lyerly for the 8th Congressional District seat". Spectrum News.
- ^ "WEC Canvass - 2024 Partisan Primary" (PDF). Wisconsin Elections Commission.
- ^ "Wisconsin 2024 General Election Results". PBS Wisconsin. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "WEC Canvass - 2024 Partisan Primary" (PDF). Wisconsin Elections Commission.
- ^ "Wisconsin 2024 General Election Results". PBS Wisconsin. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.