Tony Wied

In the 2024 House race for WI-8, Tony Wied (R) defeated Kristin Lyerly (D) 57.4% to 42.6%. Tony Wied received 242,003 votes compared to 179,926 for Kristin Lyerly, a comfortable 14.7-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Mike Gallagher (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2024 House race for WI-8, Tony Wied (R) won with 57.3% of the vote, defeating Kristin Lyerly (D) who received 42.6%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Tony Wied's 14.6-point lead over the runner-up showed solid but not overwhelming support.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Mike Gallagher (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.