With countless coulees and scenic river bluffs, Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District stretches along 300 miles of the Mississippi River and encompasses 19 western Wisconsin counties. The Third CD is home to both rural and urban communities, and has a wide variety of agriculture and industry. Western Wisconsin also boasts five University of Wisconsin campuses (UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, and UW-Stout). More than 40,000 thousand students attend these dynamic schools, gaining a valuable education and excellent career opportunities.