![Uncredited Kristin Lyerly announces her candidacy for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District in Green Bay, Wis. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She’s the first Democratic candidate, entering the race for the open seat created after the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher. (WLUK-TV via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/62f728f8a5e74bf895330c3b045827be/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Kristin Lyerly announces her candidacy for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District in Green Bay, Wis. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She’s the first Democratic candidate, entering the race for the open seat created after the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher. (WLUK-TV via AP)
![Uncredited Kristin Lyerly announces her candidacy for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District in Green Bay, Wis. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She’s the first Democratic candidate, entering the race for the open seat created after the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher. (WLUK-TV via AP)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/090b0778abc64be89747dde08e56f3d3/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Kristin Lyerly announces her candidacy for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District in Green Bay, Wis. on Thursday, April 4, 2024. She’s the first Democratic candidate, entering the race for the open seat created after the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher. (WLUK-TV via AP)