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UWEC CERCA 2026 has ended
Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Often far removed from population centers, it is easy for rural communities to feel excluded from politics at times, with a lack of population density coupled with a paucity of resources creating difficulty in making their voices heard. Politicians who represent these areas appear to tailor their messages to these constituents—but concerns regarding representation still exist among rural voters—signaling a problem in the responsiveness of their elected representatives. Our project was aimed toward examining the “responsiveness” of elected representatives to the needs of rural constituencies. Utilizing a survey and focus groups for data collection, we hope to better illustrate this relationship and its implications for rural politics. We believe that a discrepancy exists between the needs and representation of rural constituencies, and this project will determine whether this is the case, and to what extent.
Presenters
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Jack Kasper

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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Olivia Milano

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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Bella Wulterkens

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Faculty Mentor
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Adam Kunz

Political Science, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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Daniel Simmons

Political Science, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Davies Center: Ojibwe Ballroom (330) 77 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
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