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Third Congressional candidates speak on 'state of the race' a week away from the primaries
Berge described her campaign approach and cited volunteer support and a local straw poll as the primary neared.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · WI-3 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · WI-3 (D)
Emily Berge
Emily Berge ran in the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · WI-3 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (39.5%)
- Raised
- $729K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $729K
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Emily Berge at a glance
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STORIES2026 election: Wisconsin’s 3rd District
Emily Berge’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $729K
- CASH ON HAND
- $106K
- SPENT
- $623K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $726K · 99.7%
- PACs
- $1K · 0.2%
- Self-funding
- $1K · 0.1%
TOP DONORS
Boilson, SarahNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Creske, KateAspirus Wausau Hospital · RN$7K
Fuerst, DavidRetired · RETIRED$4K
Shonyo, LucyNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Boilson, BarryMayo Clinic · CARDIOLOGIST$4K
Whitehead, GeraldRetired · RETIRED$4K
Teeters, GregorySelf Employed · REALTOR$3K
Matthews, DaveSelf Employed · MUSICIAN$3K
Hochstein, GloriaRetired · RETIRED$3K
Johnson, TaraNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$3K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$256K
Administrative$72K
Advertising$6K
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Third Congressional candidates speak on 'state of the race' a week away from the primaries
Berge described her campaign approach and cited volunteer support and a local straw poll as the primary neared.
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