Tag: Eau Claire
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Cooke flips western Wisconsin House seat on 3rd attempt. Can she hold it?
Before Republican Derrick Van Orden won it in 2022, Democrats had held the 3rd Congressional District for a quarter of a century. But times have changed.
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Dems improved against Van Orden in ’24, have better chance in ’26, experts say
Rep. Derrick Van Orden defeated his challenger by about 2.8% this year, a tighter margin than in 2022. Democrats are likely to make his district a priority again in 2026, which projects to be a good year for them.
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FINAL REPORT: Top donors to Rebecca Cooke, Democrat of western Wisconsin
Cooke has raised more than $5 million while challenging the Republican incumbent in the 3rd Congressional District.
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$12 million & counting: The costliest race in western Wisconsin history
GOP incumbent Derrick Van Orden and Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke have raised a record $12 million as they run neck and neck in the race for the 3rd House District.
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Top donors to Rep. Van Orden of western Wisconsin in the 2024 campaign (so far)
Donations from big agribusinesses and right-wing billionaire megadonor Richard Uihlein make up much of the congressman’s early financial support.
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‘Waitress’ fundraising more than Dem competitors for House seat in western Wisconsin, but all trail GOP incumbent
The 2022 race for the 3rd Congressional District set fundraising records, and this year’s campaign could be even more expensive.
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Police in Wisconsin killed 149 people since 2013, lower than national rate
But Marinette, Walworth counties, Green Bay, Eau Claire and Waukesha have higher rates; experts say quality training may be keeping statewide numbers low
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GOP blocked from undoing redistricting blunder in western Wisconsin district
But it’s still trending red as Republicans look to flip a district the retiring Ron Kind held for 25 years.
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At least 12 active cops in western Wisconsin were fired or forced out of previous policing jobs
At least 12 law enforcement officers currently working in La Crosse County and the surrounding areas have been fired or forced out from previous jobs in law enforcement, according to an investigation by The Badger Project.
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Record campaign cash in only competitive US House seat in Wisconsin
Moderate Democrat Ron Kind spent millions to retain the seat he’s held for 25 years, even as millions flowed in to defeat him
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ELECTION DAY PHOTO GALLERY: Voters from Both Sides of Wisconsin
Portraits of voters from Milwaukee, Madison and Eau Claire.