Democratic Party of the 8th Congressional District of Wisconsin
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Everyone Belongs in the 8th — Let’s Build a Stronger Community Together!
October 7, 2025 Dear Friends of the 8th Congressional District, Hopefully, you’ve seen the exciting news about our new initiative to reach and engage all underrepresented communities across our district. We are starting this work because there is something we cannot ignore: while our doors may be open, not everyone feels at home. Too many communities—neighbors with unique stories, struggles, and strengths—are not yet meaningfully connected to the Democratic Party, and we want to change that,...
A Note from the Chair
September 7, 2025 How is it September already? Welcome to Fall and Football Season! #GoPackGo. Lots going on across Northeast Wisconsin! We have four (4) candidates hoping to be on the primary ballot for the 8th Congressional District race to challenge Tony Wied in Fall 2026. Wisconsin's primary is held in August 2026. This means there is almost a year before we cast our votes. During this time, it is your duty as voters to determine which, if any, of these candidates speaks to you - to your...
Nearly 300 Days, Still No Town Hall — Our Press Release (Plus New Events Added!)
AUGUST 28, 2025 Today, the following press release went out to the media ahead of our town hall with or without Tony Wied on Saturday. We hope you can join us. Please share with your friends, family, and neighbors. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 28, 2025Contact: Julie HancockDemocratic Party of Wisconsin – 8th Congressional DistrictEmail: press@8thdistrictdems.orgPhone: 920.288.2692 PHOTO OPS DON’T FEED FAMILIES: NORTHEAST WISCONSIN DEMS HOST TOWN HALL WIED WON’TWhile Rep. Wied avoids...
No more helicopter politics. Join us on the ground.
August 26, 2025 One of the key priorities for Northeast Wisconsin and the 8th Congressional District Executive Board in 2025 is to find ways to engage underrepresented voices across our district, to make sure more voices are heard across Northeast Wisconsin — especially from people and communities who too often feel left out of politics. To make inroads on this priority, we are establishing a new subcommittee under the 8th Executive Board that together will help us make this a reality - not...
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...
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