Merlin Van Buren

Merlin Van Buren

Retired

Democrat Democrat

Residence Pelican Township
Age: 66
Website Facebook

Elected Experience

Rhinelander School Board (2023-present)

Q&A with the Candidate

Why should voters elect you?

I will stand up for the Constitution and the rule of law. Protect our lakes and environment. Fund Knowles-Nelson. Overturn right to work. Put the prove it first mining law back into effect. End the school voucher system and properly fund our schools. Support ALL workers being able to unionize. Tax the wealthy and large corporations. Work to make housing, daycare and health insurance affordable. Raise the minimum wage. Vote for a moratorium on data centers. Legalize cannabis and bring those tax dollars home. I will remember that I work for you in Madison.

What is the top issue in your district? How would you address it?

School funding. We need to redo the school funding formula and end the voucher system.

How should Wisconsin government operate differently than in the past?

I think we need to go back to our past. Back to the LaFollette days when we lived up to our state motto: Forward. We need to be a leader in this nation again.

What is your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact?

Being from the Rhinelander area: I think the story of the Hodag is an interesting history fact.