U.S. Rep. Tony Wied, challenger Rick Crosson debate in 8th CD race

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: October 22, 2026

Words: 2,606

Last Updated: 4 days, 1 hour ago


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Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Wied and his Democratic challenger, former Green Bay school board member and U.S. Army veteran Rick Crosson, met Thursday afternoon for a debate as the two compete for the Green Bay area’s 8th Congressional District seat.

The 8th CD has been under Republican control since 2011 and this year the district is getting less attention and investment than the races for the 1st and 3rd Districts, which are …

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