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Wisconsin 8th District
Wisconsin Snapshot
RCP House Ranking: Toss Up
Presidential Race:
Obama (D) vs. McCain (R)
Competitive House Races: WI-8
Key 2006 State Races: Governor | WI-8
2004 President: Kerry (D) vs. Bush (R)
Race Summary
In a rematch of the close 2006 open seat race, former Assembly Speaker John Gard (R) is challenging Rep. Steve Kagen in this GOP-leaning district. The wealthy freshman Democrat had an inauspicious start to his congressional career, having committed several gaffes, and the impressive Gard has already taken to the airwaves knocking the Democratic Congress on gas prices.
Previous Election Results
House
2006: Kagen (D) 51, Gard (R) 49
2004: Green (R) 70, Le Clair (D) 30
2002: Green (R) 73, Becker (D) 24
President
2004: Bush (R) 55, Kerry (D) 44
2000: Bush (R) 52, Gore (D) 43
All Commentary & News Stories
- Kagen Leads Gard in 8th District Race - Greenbay Press-Gazette
- Gard Exploits Rangel's Ethics Problems - Washington Post
- Gard Says Kagen Won't Debate Critical Issues - The Lakeland Times
- Appleton's Steve Kagen Announces Bid, Faces John Gard in Familiar Race - The Post-Crescent