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Trump Endorses Tony Wied for Wisconsin Congressional Seat

The endorsement shakes up the GOP primary in the solidly Republican 8th District, with former state Sen. Roger Roth urged to exit the race.

Overview

  • Former President Donald Trump endorses Tony Wied, a former gas station chain owner, for the Wisconsin 8th Congressional District seat.
  • Wied's main competition in the GOP primary includes former state Sen. Roger Roth, who Trump urged to drop out of the race.
  • Alex Bruesewitz, a Trump-aligned consultant, opts not to run and instead supports Wied.
  • The district, which includes Green Bay and Appleton, is solidly Republican, making the GOP primary winner the likely victor in the general election.
  • Democrats aim to make the race competitive, with Dr. Kristin Lyerly announced as the Democratic candidate.