Congressman Kind visits Chippewa Valley - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports

Eau Claire (WQOW)- With Election Day almost a week away the race for congress is playing out in the Chippewa Valley.

Congressman Ron kind was in Eau Claire on Monday. He currently represents the third congressional district here in western Wisconsin.  He's being challenged by republican Ray Boland.  During his stop we asked Congressman Kind what it will take for lawmakers to start working together.

"It all starts on Election Day. The American people are the ultimate referee, they need to, I think, be sending people as their representatives who are open minded, who aren't afraid to compromise, who aren't afraid to exercise an independent streak from time to time. To stand up to the powerful special interest groups in Washington and even the political leadership from time to time and do what's in the best interest of our country first," says Representative Ron Kind.

Congressman Kind was joined on Monday by the Governor of Montana.