'We have to listen to them': Democrats reach out to rural voters in newly drawn districts

Christy Updike, a farmer and full-time health care professional from Plain, Wisconsin, said she’s been avoiding the television and news this election cycle — she doesn’t necessarily trust the information being shared this way. She said she’d rather hear from candidates directly.

One of Updike’s top concerns is bringing more resources to rural communities, especially mental health support.

Updike also works with the Farmer Angel Network, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health for rural communities in Wisconsin. She said that she is open to hearing from candidates across the political spectrum.

“I am not straight down ever. I look at individual people and if they happen to be a politician already, I look at their history,” Updike said.


https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/10/02/we-have-to-listen-to-them-democrats-reach-out-to-rural-voters-in-new-voting-districts/