Elsa Rae Duranceau

My Story

Hi, I'm Elsa Duranceau.

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I was born in Merrill, WI the youngest of seven and a 5th generation Duranceau that was raised on the countryside spanning over Lincoln and Marathon Counties. My parents were working class folks that experienced the struggles of getting by. My father was an Air Force Veteran and mechanic. My mother was born and raised in Honduras and emigrated to the U.S. in 1976 after meeting my father while he was on duty in Spain.

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I am a proud mom, solo parent, U.S. Air Force Veteran, UW- Madison graduate, Economic Development professional, strategist, grant writer, entrepreneur, event coordinator, creative systems thinker, and community servant.

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I’m passionate! I care deeply about our basic human rights, justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare, and upholding our constitution, preserving democracy. Much of my work since I separated from the U.S. Air Force in 2018 has been creating programs and collaborating with area leaders to address community issues throughout Wisconsin's Congressional District 7 that includes: Child care, elder care, broadband expansion, justice involved youth and adults, workforce shortages, child support and family law, transportation, green energy and sustainability, and rural small business development.

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I decided to run for Congress to continue my work influencing public programs and policies. I understand the processes and will passionately advocate for funding opportunities that best serve the people of WI CD7 and policies that protect our constitutional rights.