Emily Berge
Coverage of Emily Berge in the Nexus archive.
- Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s insurgent campaign in the 3rd CD
Emily Berge, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, is running a grassroots campaign against Rebecca Cooke, who has significant fundraising and endorsement advantages. The district leans Republican, requiring Berge to appeal to a broad range of voters, including those who supported Rep. Derrick Van Orden or Donald Trump.
- 3rd Congressional District Democrats say they’ll represent regular people better than Van Orden
Democrats Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke are competing for the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Van Orden faces criticism for past actions including attending a protest before Jan. 6, bringing a gun to an airport, and refusing to debate opponents. Both candidates emphasize the need to focus on their plans for constituents rather than solely criticizing Van Orden.