This candidate brings a unique resume

September 9, 2026

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Ben Gruber is running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 51 to advocate for working families and rural communities.

Ben Gruber offers a unique resume for the Wisconsin Assembly

With experience as a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation warden, former firefighter, paramedic, and labor union president, Democrat Ben Gruber brings a unique resume to his run for office.

He will face off against Republican Todd Novak in the race for Wisconsin’s State Assembly District 51.

🌽 The annual corn roast, held at the La Crosse Interstate Fair grounds, has become a place for Democrats to speak with supporters. Here’s what the candidates had to say this year. (WPR)

💼 At the corn roast, Rebecca Cooke spoke to UpNorthNews’ Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow. She said Derrick Van Orden is attacking her because he can’t defend his failure to fix America’s affordability crisis.

🚘 Across Wisconsin, 42 locations will receive grants to build charging stations for electric vehicles. The grant, announced by Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, totals $25 million. (WMTV)