Summary
Anthony Christian Wied (born May 3, 1976), 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.
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About
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Tony Wied is the only candidate endorsed by President Trump in WI-08. He’s an America First businessman and political outsider who has spent three decades starting, building, and operating businesses in Northeast Wisconsin.
After successfully selling his Dino Stop gas stations in 2022, Tony is on a new mission to serve the people of WI-08 and bring an outsider’s perspective to Washington, DC. He is focused on securing the border, cutting the cost of everyday items impacted by Democrats’ failed economic policies, and reigning in out-of-control government spending.
Through his years in business, Tony learned the importance of hard work, customer service, and finding a common mission. He’s employed hundreds of Wisconsinites over the years and believes in reducing the size of government to let Americans live the American Dream.
Tony was raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and has lived his entire life in Brown County. Tony attended St. Norbert College where he played football. Tony, his wife Angela, and their four sons reside in De Pere, Wisconsin.
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[2] 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.
Wied was first elected to Congress in a 2024 special election to succeed Mike Gallagher.
Early life and career
Wied was raised in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. He attended Notre Dame Academy, graduating in 1994. He then attended St. Norbert College, where he played college football and graduated in 1998.[3] Wied owned a chain of gas and convenience stores called Dino Stop, which he sold in 2022.[4][5]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2024 special & 2024 general
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.[6] 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.[7][8] He won the special and general elections against the Democratic Party nominee, Kristin Lyerly, and was sworn in on November 12.[9][10]
Tenure
Wied supported the American Relief Act of 2025.[11]
Caucus memberships
Personal life
Wied and his wife, Angela, have four sons. They live in De Pere, Wisconsin.[3] He is reported to have a net worth of $7.66 million.[14]
