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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Wisconsin District 3

Alexander Valiensi Kent

Independent

Alexander Valiensi Kent is an independent candidate from La Crosse with a background in social work and philosophy and the author of a 2024 book on what he calls voter-directed democracy. He says his campaign takes no money and that he would vote as verified voters direct on each issue.

Current or most recent role
Author; background in social work
Hometown
La Crosse

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says elected officials should vote as verified voters decide through online yes-or-no votes on every issue.[1]
  • Says his campaign is not taking money from any person or group.[1]
  • Describes himself as a progressive libertarian independent opposed to party-controlled politics.[1]

Background

  • Author, Voter Directed Democracy · 2024[1],[2]
  • Social work[1]

Education

  • Bachelor's degree (2014), Viterbo University[1]
  • Graduate degree (2016), University of Chicago[1]

Where they stand

  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports an online system, which he calls VoterDirectedNetwork.com, in which verified voters cast yes-or-no votes on all issues and elected officials carry out the results.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Says political parties concentrate power away from voters and are not part of the U.S. Constitution.[1]

Voting record

Alexander Valiensi Kent has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“One Citizen, One Vote on All Matters of Importance”

Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey[1]

Sources

  1. Alexander Valiensi Kent (Candidate Connection survey), Ballotpedia
  2. Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026, Ballotpedia

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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