Republican Mike Gallagher won the race for the 8th Congressional District.
Gallagher takes the 8th Congressional Dist. https://t.co/8f3U5bbkBv pic.twitter.com/VlqUQMg0Zo— WFRVNews (@WFRVNews) November 9, 2016
Democrat Tom Nelson conceded the race at his election event tonight.
Tom Nelson graciously concedes to mike Gallagher in 8th— Chelly Boutott (@chellybo) November 9, 2016
Republican Reed Ribble has held the chair since 2010, but chose to retire at the end of his current term.
The race was influenced heavily by both the Presidential Election and the Wisconsin Senatorial race.
The 8th Congressional District includes Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca counties.
.@MikeforWI talks to supporters after winning 8th Congressional District race @WFRVNews pic.twitter.com/UwbaXuRocA— KrisSchuller (@KrisSchuller) November 9, 2016
