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WI-03 Democratic nominee?
$5.6K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Council Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationWisconsin
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BackgroundCity council president (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)
EducationM.S., Mental Health Counseling, University of Wisconsin–Stout (2006)
Notable personal detailsEmily Berge is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District (2026) and the president of the Eau Claire City Council. She is a licensed professional counselor and small business owner who has worked as a mental health counselor in the Eau Claire area and operates a private practice. Berge filed with the Federal Election Commission in April 2025 and is campaigning through her principal committee, Berge for Congress.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports taxing the wealthy and closing tax loopholes, advancing progressive tax reforms and increased public investment to fund services; also backs a national living wage and campaign finance reforms to reduce influence of wealthy donors.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and universal access to healthcare, including mental health, addiction treatment, and abortion access. Advocates making healthcare more affordable and expanding access to reproductive and maternal care and paid family and medical leave.
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Immigration & Border
Supports restricting aggressive federal immigration enforcement and protecting immigrant communities from ICE actions; argues ICE has lost public legitimacy and calls for local governments to refuse collaboration with federal immigration crackdowns. Emphasizes the fear and harm caused by aggressive enforcement and the need to prioritize community protection and asylum access.
Climate & Energy
Supports local sustainability and clean energy initiatives, has publicly promoted municipal renewable energy projects and participated in climate adaptation/resilience efforts. Focus emphasizes advancing renewable energy goals and combating pollution while working through local and regional planning processes.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports more restrictive gun control measures to protect public safety and has indicated favoring firearm regulation. Emily Berge’s public profiles and questionnaire responses identify her as a Democrat who endorses increased gun restrictions alongside other public-safety and community-focused priorities.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$565.7K
$424.2K
$282.8K
$141.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$565.7K
$96.9K
$468.8K
$31.3K
Source: FEC
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