Ronald James Kind (born March 16, 1963) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, since 1997. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is in the western part of the state and is anchored by La Crosse, Eau Claire, Platteville, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Prescott, and River Falls. Kind is the dean of Wisconsin's congressional delegation. In August 2021, Kind announced that he would not seek reelection in 2022.