Tony Wied (WI-8)

Biography

Date of Birth: May 3, 1976

Residence: De Pere, Wisconsin

Family: Married to Angela; they have four sons

Occupation: Former small business owner

Tony Wied was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He owned and operated Dino Stop, a chain of six gas stations and convenience stores in northeastern Wisconsin, which he sold in 2022. In April 2024, Wied announced his candidacy for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, receiving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. He won the Republican primary in August 2024 and subsequently defeated Democrat Kristin Lyerly in the November 2024 general election. Wied was sworn into office on November 12, 2024, to complete the term of former Representative Mike Gallagher, who had resigned in April. ,

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin

Political Experience

• Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District in November 2024
• Sworn in on November 12, 2024, to complete the term of former Representative Mike Gallagher

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Veterans First Act of 2025: Co-introduced legislation to redirect $2 billion from USAID funds to renovate State Veterans Homes, including over $7 million for projects at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
• Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act: Co-sponsored a bill to establish a grant program aimed at expanding truck parking capacity, addressing the nationwide shortage and enhancing road safety.
• Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act: Co-sponsored legislation to prevent the President or the Secretary of Health and Human Services from using emergency declarations to impose restrictions on the Second Amendment.
• Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act: Co-sponsored a bill to define "natural cheese" for food labeling, supporting transparency for consumers and the dairy industry.

Wied's campaign emphasized securing the U.S.-Mexico border, reducing government spending, and supporting former President Trump's policies.