Democratic Party of the 8th Congressional District of Wisconsin
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Event Announcement: Town Hall with or without Tony Wied
Indivisible Brown County, together with Brown County Democrats and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, invites you to a special Town Hall on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) and its impact on Wisconsin families. The invitation is extended to Rep. Tony Wied. Announced Democrat congressional candidates, Rick Crosson and Mark Scheffler will join the community as well. Event Info: 📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025 🕐 1:00–2:30 p.m. (doors open 12:30 p.m.) 📍 Edison Middle...
ICYMI: WI-08 has Congressional Candidates!
August 21, 2025 That's right, you read that right -- Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District has candidates -- plural -- running under the Democratic ticket for the U.S. House seat Tony Wied is keeping warm. This weekend, two declared candidates began to make the rounds, introducing themselves to voters across our district. Get to know the candidates by following their social media, check out their websites, and stay tuned in for more as they build their campaigns. You can also see them on...
What 287(g) “Warrant Model” Agreements Mean in NE Wisconsin
Several counties in our region — Calumet, Brown, Kewaunee, and Outagamie — have signed 287(g) agreements with ICE. These agreements allow certain sheriff’s deputies to perform federal immigration enforcement duties inside our local jails. It’s important to understand what this means — for taxpayers, for community safety, and for oversight. What is the Warrant Model? The counties in our area signed the “warrant service officer” model of 287(g). Under this model, local deputies may only act...
This is how we protect our freedom — together
Dear Weary Friends and Fighters: Summer is winding down, and authoritarionism continues to heat up across the country, exhausting us all. There is no better way to counter the bad with some good community fun, food, and commraderie. Below are some events happening across the 8th in the coming weeks. Check your local county parties for additional events and actions. FIND YOUR COUNTY PARTY HERE What happened in Washington this week should make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Donald...
Who Will Run Against Tony Wied in 2026?
Dear Friends, Let's talk about a question many across Northeast Wisconsin are anxious to have answered -- Who is going to take on Tony Wied in 2026? The exciting news is the Democratic Party has a number of people seriously interested in running for this seat in 2026. Tony Wied, with his ineffectiveness, has compelled people to consider entering this arena to bring real representation to Wisconsin's 8th District -- someone that will fight for what really matters to our families, our children,...
Introducing Your New 8th Cong. District Executive Board
Now that I’ve shared a bit about myself, I’m excited to introduce the rest of our Executive Board. This incredible team of volunteers works tirelessly to organize across Northeast Wisconsin, strengthen our communities, and lead the charge toward electing Democrats in 2026. I’m grateful for their dedication and eager for you to get to know them, too. In Solidarity, Julie Hancock, Chair Executive Board Officers Amy Trader 1st Vice Chair Amy Trader is a passionate leader in the mental health...
A Message From Your New 8th Congressional District Chair
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Now more than ever staying connected is vital in our fight rooted in personal impact and local communities. The economical, constitutional, and human challenges we currently face are not mere political talking points. They are shaping the here and now of the moment we are living in, which calls for moral courage and collective action. Our landscape is being carved as you read this, in our communities, in our schools, at our dinner tables, and on our farms and...
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