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?
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden outraised his Democratic challenger, Rebecca Cooke, but got swamped by advertising from Super PACs.
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.
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.
The first-term Republican congressman has raised a whopping $6.6 million as he tries to hold his swing district in western Wisconsin.
Cooke has raised more than $5 million while challenging the Republican incumbent in the 3rd Congressional District.
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.
The 2022 race for the 3rd Congressional District set fundraising records, and this year’s campaign could be even more expensive.
