Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024

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Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 3, 2024
Primary: August 13, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Wisconsin
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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This page contains information on the regular 2024 election. For information on the November 2024 special election, see this article.

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All U.S. House districts, including the 8th Congressional District of Wisconsin, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 13, 2024. The filing deadline was June 3, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 72.2%-15.8%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 57.0%-41.5%.

On April 20, 2024, incumbent Mike Gallagher (R) resigned from Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Democratic primary)
• Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 13 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Tony Wied defeated Kristin Lyerly in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tony Wied (R)	57.3	240,040
		Kristin Lyerly (D)	42.6	178,666
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	272

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 418,978
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Kristin Lyerly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kristin Lyerly	100.0	56,469
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	25

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 56,494
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Tony Wied defeated Roger Roth and André Jacque in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tony Wied	42.1	41,937
		Roger Roth	34.5	34,344
		André Jacque	23.3	23,186
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	65

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 99,532
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Gallagher (R)

Candidate profiles

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Kristin Lyerly

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Dr. Kristin Lyerly is a sixth-generation Wisconsinite, OB/GYN physician, mother of four, and champion for women and families running to be the first woman elected to Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Kristin has practiced as an OB/GYN in Green Bay, Oconto, Marinette and Sheboygan, and regularly travels hundreds of miles to provide a wide range of health care services to rural and underrepresented communities in Minnesota and Arizona. She was the named plaintiff in the case that brought abortion care back to Wisconsin following the restoration of an antiquated 1849 Wisconsin abortion law post- Dobbs. Dr. Lyerly works with medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay and is an active and award-winning member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), known for her effective leadership and outstanding contributions. Kristin is running for Congress to bring a pro-patient, pro-choice champion of women’s healthcare to DC and to advocate for Wisconsin’s working families."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Health Care: I am an OB/GYN with a long history of both quality clinical care and advocacy work on local, state, and national levels. I have been firm and visible in my support for physician payment, training/education, and scope of practice matters both statewide and nationally. I support improving healthcare access, quality, and affordability for all Americans.

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Inflation: As an OB-GYN, I meet hard-working people every day who are struggling to afford essential healthcare, put food on their table, and put gas in their car. Wisconsinites shouldn’t have to work two or three jobs to pay the bills. We need to do more to lower costs. And instead of giving tax breaks to corporations and billionaires, I’ll fight for a middle-class tax cut, so the teacher working 2 jobs must only work one. And I’ll make the very wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.

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Climate: I have worked with Wisconsin Physicians for Climate Action, now Healthy Climate Wisconsin, to advocate for issues specifically related to climate change, the environment, and health in Wisconsin and beyond. Many of the issues we address are related to rural and underrepresented populations including mining, oil pipelines, and clean water which is an especially big concern in my district where PFAS and CAFO issues are prominent. As a forward thinking leader, I have visions of transitioning to a clean energy standard, as well as high speed rail connecting the urban centers of my district to Milwaukee and beyond. My strong support for our climate is why I’m the only candidate in this race endorsed by the Sierra Club and the LCV.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 in 2024.

Tony Wied

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "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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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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THE ONLY TRUMP-ENDORSED CANDIDATE RUNNING TO REPRESENT WI-08

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We must take immediate action to secure our southern border and stop the rampant crime, influx of illegal drugs and dangerous human trafficking that’s turned every town into a border town. In Congress, Tony will prioritize finishing President Trump’s border wall, reinstituting President Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy, and ensuring our border agents have the funding they need to do their jobs.

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The national debt is out of control. As a small business owner, Tony knows what it takes to balance the books. He believes we need that same type of leadership in Washington.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Wisconsin

Election information in Wisconsin: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 16, 2024
• Online: Oct. 16, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 3, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 31, 2024
• Online: Oct. 31, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 22, 2024 to Nov. 3, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (CST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Kristin Lyerly (D)

Health Care: I am an OB/GYN with a long history of both quality clinical care and advocacy work on local, state, and national levels. I have been firm and visible in my support for physician payment, training/education, and scope of practice matters both statewide and nationally. I support improving healthcare access, quality, and affordability for all Americans.

Inflation: As an OB-GYN, I meet hard-working people every day who are struggling to afford essential healthcare, put food on their table, and put gas in their car. Wisconsinites shouldn’t have to work two or three jobs to pay the bills. We need to do more to lower costs. And instead of giving tax breaks to corporations and billionaires, I’ll fight for a middle-class tax cut, so the teacher working 2 jobs must only work one. And I’ll make the very wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.

Climate: I have worked with Wisconsin Physicians for Climate Action, now Healthy Climate Wisconsin, to advocate for issues specifically related to climate change, the environment, and health in Wisconsin and beyond. Many of the issues we address are related to rural and underrepresented populations including mining, oil pipelines, and clean water which is an especially big concern in my district where PFAS and CAFO issues are prominent. As a forward thinking leader, I have visions of transitioning to a clean energy standard, as well as high speed rail connecting the urban centers of my district to Milwaukee and beyond. My strong support for our climate is why I’m the only candidate in this race endorsed by the Sierra Club and the LCV.

Tony Wied (R)

THE ONLY TRUMP-ENDORSED CANDIDATE RUNNING TO REPRESENT WI-08

We must take immediate action to secure our southern border and stop the rampant crime, influx of illegal drugs and dangerous human trafficking that’s turned every town into a border town.

In Congress, Tony will prioritize finishing President Trump’s border wall, reinstituting President Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy, and ensuring our border agents have the funding they need to do their jobs.

The national debt is out of control.

As a small business owner, Tony knows what it takes to balance the books. He believes we need that same type of leadership in Washington.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Kristin Lyerly (D)

I am personally passionate about access to healthcare. I have seen the failures of our broken healthcare system hundreds of times. Our maternal mortality is growing, our healthcare outcomes are worsening and we're spending more than any other developed nation. We absolutely must build a healthcare system that works for people over profit. I am personally passionate about our environment and agriculture. Having grown up in a working class Kaukauna household I remember taking trips to visit my grandparents on their farm. I remember the tractor rides, the taste of milk from the bulk tank and the incredible sense of community that my grandparents and parents were a part of.

Tony Wied (R)

President Donald Trump needs our support to pass his America First agenda and Make America Great Again!​ In Congress, Tony will work with President Trump to secure the border, support our military, and protect Wisconsin values.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Kristin Lyerly (D)

I believe that the most important principles for an elected official are a commitment to honesty and openness, strong relationships within the communities they represent, and a clear sense of self.

Tony Wied (R)

Tony Wied is a Christian Conservative political outsider ready to utilize his nearly 3 decades of experience owing and operating businesses to bring about the change Wisconsin voters so desperately need.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Tony Wied (R)

Tony will be a role model for all ages to step and serve the greatest country in the history of the world, The United States of America

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Kristin Lyerly (D)

I was a cashier at the Shopko in Kimberly as soon as I turned 16. This was in the era before scanners and I loved punching in the numbers and chatting with the customers. I worked for about a year before I had to quit because I landed a great part in the school play and there was a time overlap.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Kristin Lyerly (D)

While I appreciate the intent of imposing term limits on members of congress I worry about the unintended consequences. Most prominently I worry about empowering lobbyists by making them more versed in statecraft than established elected officials.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Kristin Lyerly (D)

Senator Tammy Baldwin

Governor Tony Evers Representative Mark Pocan Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez Attourney General Josh Kaul Secretary of State Sarah Godlewki

WI AFL-CIO League of Conservation Voters National Education Association Emily's List Planned Parenthood Voter Protection Project

Nurses For America

Tony Wied (R)

DONALD J. TRUMP

45TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

After selling his highly successful Oil and Gas Business, Tony Wied has decided to run for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Tony is running against RINO Roger Roth, who is a “clone” of Paul Ryan, and no friend to MAGA – He should drop out of the Race NOW. As your next Congressman, Tony will work hard to Unleash American Energy, Stop Inflation, Secure our Border, Support our Military / Vets, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment. Tony Wied has my Complete and Total Endorsement – He will not let you down!

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Kristin Lyerly	Democratic Party	$2,802,202	$2,776,592	$25,609	As of December 31, 2024
Tony Wied	Republican Party	$1,597,272	$1,552,042	$45,231	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Wisconsin in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Wisconsin, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Wisconsin	U.S. House	All candidates	1,000	N/A	6/3/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	8	8	1	23	16	2	3	31.3%	0	0.0%
2022	8	8	1	22	16	1	5	37.5%	3	42.9%
2020	8	8	1	23	16	3	3	37.5%	1	14.3%
2018	8	8	1	25	16	3	3	37.5%	2	28.6%
2016	8	8	1	23	16	5	3	50.0%	4	57.1%
2014	8	8	1	27	16	3	5	50.0%	3	42.9%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Wisconsin in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 16, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Twenty-three candidates ran for Wisconsin’s eight U.S. House districts, including 11 Democrats and 12 Republicans. That’s an average of 2.88 candidates per district. There were 2.75 candidates per district in 2022, 2.88 candidates per district in 2020, and 3.13 candidates per district in 2018.

The 8th Congressional District was the only open district in Wisconsin in 2024. Since 2014, there has been one open district in Wisconsin in every election year.

The 8th Congressional District became vacant after former Rep. Mike Gallagher (R) resigned from Congress on April 19.

Two congressional districts—the 3rd and the 8th—were tied for the most candidates who ran for a district in Wisconsin in 2024. Four candidates ran in each district.

Five primaries—two Democratic and three Republican—were contested in 2024, the fewest in Wisconsin in the last 10 years. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 6.8 primaries were contested each election year.

No incumbents were in contested primaries in 2024, the fewest in Wisconsin in the last 10 years. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 2.6 incumbents ran in contested primaries.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+10. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Wisconsin's 8th the 142nd most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Wisconsin's 8th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
41.5%	57.0%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
41.3	56.5	R+15.2

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Wisconsin, 2020

Wisconsin presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 15 Democratic wins
• 15 Republican wins
• 1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	P	R	D	D	D	R	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D

See also: Party control of Wisconsin state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Wisconsin's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Wisconsin
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	1	2	3
Republican	1	6	7
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Wisconsin's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Wisconsin, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Tony Evers
Lieutenant Governor	Sara Rodriguez
Secretary of State	Sarah Godlewski
Attorney General	Josh Kaul

State legislature

Wisconsin State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	10
	Republican Party	22
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		33

Wisconsin State Assembly

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	35
	Republican Party	64
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		99

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Wisconsin Party Control: 1992-2024
Two years of Democratic trifectas  •  Ten years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Incumbent Mike Gallagher defeated Paul Boucher, Jacob VandenPlas, Julie Hancock, and Robbie Hoffman in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Gallagher (R)	72.2	223,981
		Paul Boucher (Independent)	15.8	48,896
		Jacob VandenPlas (L)	10.3	32,057
	Submit photo	Julie Hancock (D) (Write-in)	1.0	3,160
		Robbie Hoffman (D) (Write-in)	0.0	135
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	1,967

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 310,196
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

No candidate advanced from the primary.

		Candidate	%	Votes
	Submit photo	Julie Hancock (Write-in)	73.3	4,120
		Other/Write-in votes	26.7	1,504

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Vote totals may be incomplete for this race.
	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,624
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robin Kettleson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Incumbent Mike Gallagher defeated Shaun Clarmont in the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Gallagher	84.6	79,096
		Shaun Clarmont	15.4	14,377
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	76

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 93,549
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Jacob VandenPlas advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jacob VandenPlas	97.1	135
		Other/Write-in votes	2.9	4

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 139
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2020

See also: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Incumbent Mike Gallagher defeated Amanda Stuck in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Gallagher (R)	64.2	268,173
		Amanda Stuck (D)	35.8	149,558
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	107

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 417,838
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robbie Hoffman (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Amanda Stuck advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amanda Stuck	99.9	44,793
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	33

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,826
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Incumbent Mike Gallagher advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Gallagher	99.8	50,176
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	83

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,259
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2018

See also: Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Incumbent Mike Gallagher defeated Beau Liegeois in the general election for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Gallagher (R)	63.7	209,410
		Beau Liegeois (D)	36.3	119,265

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 328,675
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Beau Liegeois advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Beau Liegeois	100.0	38,450

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8

Incumbent Mike Gallagher advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Wisconsin District 8 on August 14, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Gallagher	100.0	62,524

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See also

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Footnotes

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Wisconsin's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Tammy Baldwin (D)

Ronald Johnson (R)

Representatives

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Bryan Steil (R)

District 2

Mark Pocan (D)

District 3

Derrick Van Orden (R)

District 4

Gwen Moore (D)

District 5

Scott Fitzgerald (R)

District 6

Glenn Grothman (R)

District 7

Tom Tiffany (R)

District 8

Tony Wied (R)

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