PEOPLE OVER PROFITS

I am a public servant who has and always will prioritize my community over big money and corporate interests. I’m a listener, a doer, and a leader grounded in empathy and conviction. As City Council President, a mental health counselor, a small business owner, and a mom, I bring a real-world perspective to the challenges our communities face. I’m running for Congress to rise above the chaos and put PEOPLE first, not profits.

“I believe leadership should be rooted in service not self interest.”

-Emily Berge

This campaign is people powered.
Emily has never accepted corporate PAC money and she never will.

Democrat for Change

I’m running for Congress because it’s time for a change. The 3rd CD deserves leadership that brings people together, rather than tearing us apart. Leadership rooted in service, not self-interest. Leadership that understands what folks are actually going through.

My commitment to service began early, from helping flood victims in North Dakota and fixing homes in Appalachia as a teenager to my time in AmeriCorps after college. This dedication continued as I volunteered with my children’s school and community groups, and now, I’m honored to serve our community as City Council President.

I have led our community during real crises: a global pandemic, the shuttering of area hospitals, and attacks on inclusive community values. Governing experience means I don’t have the luxury of theory, I have to deliver real results for real people.

We face urgent challenges, and with my experience I am ready to tackle them head-on to ensure:

Healthcare for all: I support Medicare for all because what we have now is not working. This includes mental healthcare, addiction treatments, and abortion access.
Housing for all: We are in a national housing crisis. From housing displacement to rising rent and increasing homeownership costs, we need solutions to make sure everyone has a safe and desirable place to live.
Affordability for all: For too long our economy has favored the ultrawealthy. We need to tax the rich, strengthen and protect unions, and pay the people a living wage.
Equal rights for all: I am a staunch defender of our fundamental freedoms and civil rights. When we protect and uplift the most vulnerable in our communities, we strengthen fairness, dignity, and opportunity for everyone.

You’ll always know where I stand. I’m firm in my values and committed to doing what’s right for the people of the 3rd District.