Politics keeps trying to sort us into teams, but when Emily is out talking with people at their doors, around kitchen tables, on farms, and in small businesses, the same concerns come up again and again.
Politics keeps trying to sort us into teams, but when Emily is out talking with people at their doors, around kitchen tables, on farms, and in small businesses, the same concerns come up again and again.
Healthcare costs too much. Property taxes keep climbing. Schools and emergency services are stretched thin. Farmers and small businesses are being squeezed. Too many decisions are made by people who do not seem to understand what those decisions mean in everyday life.
This project is about making room for a more honest conversation.
You do not have to agree with Emily on every issue. You do not have to belong to a political party. You do not even have to be supporting her yet. We want to hear what is happening in your life, what you want your state senator to understand, and what you believe we should be able to work on together.
The loudest political voices often make it seem like every election is a choice between two groups of people who have nothing in common.
That has not been my experience.
At thousands of doors and conversations across this area, I've has met Democrats, Republicans, independents, first-time voters, and people who have kind of given up on voting. These people don't agree on everything, but so many are asking the same basic questions:
Why does everything keep getting more expensive?
Why are we paying more while local services get weaker?
Why is healthcare so difficult to afford and navigate?
Why do farmers, schools, and small towns keep being asked to do more with less?
Why do politicians spend so much time fighting and so little time explaining what they actually did?
“We Don’t Have to Agree on Everything” is an invitation for all of us to step outside the usual political script.
It is a place to say:
I may not agree with Emily on every issue, but I believe she will listen, tell us the truth, and work on the problems affecting our lives.
It is also a place to say:
I am not sure who I am voting for yet, but this is what I need my next senator to understand.
Both voices belong in this project.
You can send us a short video or write your story using the buttons below. It does not need to be polished, and you do not need the perfect words. Talk to us the way you would talk to a neighbor!
You might tell us:
What has gotten harder or more expensive for your family?
What is working well in your community that you want protected?
What problem has Madison ignored for too long?
How are healthcare, schools, farming, childcare, housing, or property taxes affecting you?
What would better representation look like to you?
Why are you supporting Emily even if you do not agree with her on everything?
If you are still deciding, what do you need to hear from the candidates?
This won't work without you - it requires each of us to be a little brave, a little vulnerable, and ready for real change in how we do politics here in Wisconsin.
Submitting a story does not automatically mean it will be published. A volunteer from the campaign will contact you before publicly using your name, image, video, or words. You can also ask us to keep your submission private and use it only to help Emily better understand the district.
