UNDATED (WTAQ) - A race for the open 8th Congressional District seat features Republican newcomer Mike Gallagher against Democrat Tom Nelson, who's currently Outagamie County's executive.
The seat became open following the announcement back in January by Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Sherwood) that he would not seek another term.
Gallagher spent 7 years in the Marines and worked as a National Security adviser for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's presidential bid earlier this year. Currently, Gallagher works as a market strategist for Breakthrough Fuel in Green Bay.
Nelson formerly served as the state Assembly's Majority Leader and also ran unsuccessfully in 2010 for Wisconsin lieutenant governor.