VIDEO: Why This Wisconsin Farmer Is Voting for Tammy Baldwin

By Salina Heller

October 23, 2024

Les Danielson is a fourth-generation farmer in western Wisconsin. For him and others like him, who provide the vital role in the state’s economy, the job is demanding.

He appreciates that Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin led efforts to get mental health resources for farmers, in contrast to Republican challenger Eric Hovde saying a farmer is now only “largely driving around on a tractor.”

He also likes that Baldwin helped deliver grants for farmers to invest in renewable energy.

Head to our Wisconsin Voting Guide for voting info.

@upnorthnews Les Danielson is a fourth-generation farmer in western Wisconsin. For him and others like him, who provide the vital role in the state's economy, the job is demanding. He appreciates that Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin led efforts to get mental health resources for farmers, in contrast to Republican challenger Eric Hovde saying a farmer is now only "largely driving around on a tractor." He also likes that Baldwin helped deliver grants for farmers to invest in renewable energy. Head to our Wisconsin Voting Guide for voting info at the link in bio. 🎥/✏️: Salina Heller #wisconsin #tammybaldwin #ussenate #politics ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews

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Salina Heller

A former 15-year veteran of reporting local news for western Wisconsin TV and radio stations, Salina Heller also volunteers in community theater, helps organize the Chippewa Valley Air Show, and is kept busy by her daughter’s elementary school PTA meetings. She is a UW-Eau Claire alum.

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