Tony Wied wins Republican primary for seat recently vacated by Rep. Mike Gallagher

Tony Weed won the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.

Former Rep. Mike Gallagher abruptly resigned from Congress in April after representing the district from 2017 to 2024, sparking a sudden primary election to choose his successor.

After Gallagher announced his resignation, former President Trump nominated Republican Tony Weed, a businessman and self-described “political outsider,” for the seat.

“As your next Congressman, Tony will do everything in his power to unleash American energy, stop inflation, secure our borders, support our military and veterans, and defend the Second Amendment, which is under constant attack. I have my full support of Tony Weed, and I know he will not let you down!” Trump said in his endorsement.

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Also running is former state senator Roger Ross, a captain in the Wisconsin Air National Guard who describes himself as a “Trump conservative.”

The third candidate, Senator Andre Jacques, currently a state senator representing Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, was endorsed by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ahead of the primary.

Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald J. Trump has endorsed Republican Tony Weed to fill the vacant seat in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. (Bill Priano)

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“Andre Jacques is a true American patriot who fights for Wisconsin values, from protecting life to supporting our veterans and police,” Cruz said. “I’ve known Andre since he was a state legislator, and there’s no question he’s the type of fighter we need to advocate for Wisconsinites in Washington. He has a proven track record of delivering strong conservative victories in the Senate, and I’m proud to endorse him in this race!”