Harry Dunn Visits Eau Claire to Address Election Issues
Former officer Harry Dunn discussed election integrity and the January 6 Capitol insurrection at the Pablo Center.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Former police officer Harry Dunn visited the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire to speak with voters about election integrity. He focused on holding candidates accountable for their stances on the 2020 election results and the events of January 6, 2021.
Why it matters
The event highlighted deep divisions over the 2021 Capitol insurrection as the upcoming general election approaches. Dunn aims to challenge candidates who have not denounced election denialism or the actions taken against law enforcement on that day.
The event drew 180 spectators to the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Harry Dunn previously served as a police officer for 13 years before his involvement in the U.S. Capitol insurrection response.
The players
Harry Dunn
He is a former police officer who was injured during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and has become a vocal advocate regarding election integrity.
Rebecca Cooke
She is a Democratic congressional candidate who appeared alongside Dunn at the event in Eau Claire.
Derrick Van Orden
He is a candidate for Congress who holds endorsements from several major law enforcement organizations including the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police.
Chippewa Valley Indivisible
This is a local organization that coordinated the event at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.
Donald Trump
He is the current President of the United States who granted pardons to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
The details
Organized by Chippewa Valley Indivisible, the event featured remarks from Dunn alongside Democratic congressional candidate Rebecca Cooke. The discussion contrasted Dunn’s focus on the insurrection with the endorsements held by opponent Derrick Van Orden, who maintains support from major police unions.
Timeline
January 6, 2021: The U.S. Capitol insurrection occurred.
October 15, 2026: Harry Dunn visited Eau Claire for the event.
November 3, 2026: The general election will take place.
Legal Context
The event serves as an extension of the ongoing national debate surrounding the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection. It highlights how local campaigns are currently litigating the memory and legal consequences of that day.
Residents in the area are seeing an increase in campaign events as the November 3, 2026, election approaches. This heightened activity may lead to more public forums and potential traffic shifts near the Pablo Center at the Confluence.
The takeaway
Voters are evaluating the records and endorsements of candidates regarding the events of January 6. Understanding how local figures align with national political figures on this issue is a key factor for the upcoming election.
What happens next
The general election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on regional oversight and civil processes, visit Eau Claire Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Leader-Telegram.
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