A new name is entering the race to replace Rep. Mike Gallagher in the United States House of Representatives, and former President Donald Trump hopes he has your vote.
According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and The Hill, Trump has endorsed Tony Wied as the next person to represent Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District, which serves Door and Kewaunee counties. Wied owned six Dino-Stop gas stations and convenience stores in the Green Bay area before selling them to Denver-based 7E CO Holdings LLC in 2022.
In his endorsement, Trump not only threw his support behind Wied, but also bashed former State Senator Roger Roth, who entered the race shortly after Gallagher said earlier this year that he would not run for re-election. “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,” Trump posted on his social media channels. “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!”
The endorsement did not mention the other Republican candidate in the race, State Senator Andre Jacque. Dr. Kristin Lyerly launched her own campaign last week as a Democratic candidate. GOP consultant Alex Bruesewitz was believed to have staged his bid for the seat, but it appears he will work on Wied’s behalf instead. Wied is expected to announce his candidacy Monday night in Ashwaubenon.
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