Dems might win back the rural Midwest after years of losses.
Rural voters cite diesel prices, fertilizer costs and tariffs, while Cooke distances herself from national Democrats.
Key points
From Politico’s report- Democrats aim to regain rural districts in western Wisconsin and nearby states.
- Voters cite high diesel prices, fertilizer costs, and tariffs as concerns.
- Cooke campaigns to distance from national Democrats while appealing locally.
- Bernie Sanders endorsed Cooke and campaigned with her in Eau Claire.
- Races in Minnesota and Iowa are also viewed as key tests for party gains.
Why it matters. The contests test whether Democrats can rebuild support across a region they have lost.
What to watch. Results in western Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
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Oldest first · UTCSourcePoliticoUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Politico“Dems have lost in the rural Midwest for years. This might be their time to win it back.”
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