Tag: Rebecca Cooke
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MAGA brawler Van Orden moderating (slightly) as he faces tough reelection
Normally synchronized with the president, Rep. Derrick Van Orden has moved to the center on a couple of major issues. Is he worried about his chances in Wisconsin’s most competitive district?
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Outside liberal orgs outspent GOP 10-1 for western Wis House seat. Dems still lost.
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden outraised his Democratic challenger, Rebecca Cooke, but got swamped by advertising from Super PACs.
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Van Orden ran well behind Trump. Can he hold his western Wis district in 2026?
Trump won the 3rd Congressional District by 7+ points, while Van Orden won it by less than 3. In the House district in SE Wisconsin, Steil ran well ahead of Trump, perhaps putting it out of reach for Democrats.
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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 Rep. Van Orden of western Wisconsin
The first-term Republican congressman has raised a whopping $6.6 million as he tries to hold his swing district in western Wisconsin.
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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 mil & counting: The most expensive race in the history of western Wisconsin
Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden and Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke have raised a record amount as they run neck and neck in the race for the 3rd Congressional District.
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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.







