Newsmakers: Highlighting the Race in the Third Congressional District
On September 26, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Anthony Chergosky, Assistant Professor, Political Science – UW-La Crosse, and Rusty Cunningham, Former Executive Editor of the La Crosse Tribune and the Chippewa Herald, to discuss the 3rd Congressional District race. Long viewed as a swing district – Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race is getting national attention this year as many predict a flip to Republican control of the House in November. With two highly divergent candidates on the ballot voters have a stark choice. So what is so unique about this district that went for Donald Trump in the last two presidential elections while still sending a Democrat in Congress, and what are the kitchen table issues that will determine this year’s outcome?
