Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District (WI-8)
Last updated · 5 sources
Tony Wied, a Republican, has represented the district since 2024.
The district includes all or part of 11 counties (2 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 742,398, a median household income of $78,966, and a median age of 41. Of residents 25 and older, 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Wied has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 WI-8 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Wied (incumbent) | Republican | $1,090,216 | $515,561 | Jul 22 |
| Mark Christopher Scheffler | Democratic | $136,755 | $10,091 | Jul 22 |
| Rick Crosson | Democratic | $66,904 | $24,430 | Jul 22 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 742,398
- Median household income
- $78,966
- Median age
- 41
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Wisconsin senators
Tammy BaldwinU.S. Senator for Wisconsin · Democrat
Ron JohnsonU.S. Senator for Wisconsin · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026