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RODNEY RAVE

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RODNEY RAVE
Candidate for U.S. House
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Rodney Rave, a Democrat, is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District in 2026. A lifelong resident of Black River, Wisconsin, he is a proud Ho-Chunk Nation member, union laborer, and former Ho-Chunk Nation legislator. Rave has a 31-year career in highway construction and emphasizes his blue-collar values.
Top Priorities
  • affordability with accountability
  • fair treatment for rural and tribal communities
  • practical solutions over partisan theater
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