Rebecca Cooke is a small-business owner and was a candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District.

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Van Orden May Be More Vulnerable in ’26, Experts Say

Van Orden May Be More Vulnerable in ’26, Experts Say

Trump's coattails helped western Wisconsin congressman win by just 2.8%.

The State of Politics: Women Lead Democratic Gains in Legislature
The State of Politics

Women Lead Democratic Gains in Legislature

Wisconsin voters rejected Kamala Harris but back many other women for office.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.

Murphy’s Law: Can Harris Win Wisconsin?
Murphy’s Law

Can Harris Win Wisconsin?

Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.

Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.

Op Ed: Liz Cheney Opposes Rep. Van Orden
Op Ed

Liz Cheney Opposes Rep. Van Orden

She opposes Republican congressman because he was at U.S. Capitol on January 6.

Murphy’s Law: Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?
Murphy’s Law

Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?

Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.

The State of Politics: A Summer of Intense Politics
The State of Politics

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

Trump, Vance Will Make Separate Stops in Wisconsin This Week

Trump, Vance Will Make Separate Stops in Wisconsin This Week

Former President Donald Trump will hold a town hall in La Crosse on Thursday.

Democrats Label Effort to Unseat Van Orden A ‘Red to Blue’ Priority

Democrats Label Effort to Unseat Van Orden A ‘Red to Blue’ Priority

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee promises resources, support to challenger Rebecca Cooke.

Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Defeats Rep. Katrina Shankland in Democratic primary for western Wisconsin district.

Wisconsin Democrats Congratulate Rebecca Cooke
3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.

Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race

Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race

Democratic legislator seeks to beat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Rebecca Cooke Believes She Can Turn 3rd Congressional District Blue

Rebecca Cooke Believes She Can Turn 3rd Congressional District Blue

Pitting working class, dairy farm background against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Van Orden Yells ‘Lies’ at Biden During State of the Union

Van Orden Yells ‘Lies’ at Biden During State of the Union

It's another outburst by controversial GOP congressman from western Wisconsin.

Harvard Law Student Quits Western Wisconsin Congressional Race

Harvard Law Student Quits Western Wisconsin Congressional Race

Aaron Nytes backs Rebecca Cooke, one of several Democrats challenging GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Rep. Shankland Joins Race Against GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Rep. Shankland Joins Race Against GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Democratic Assembly Member calls herself bipartisan and 'battle-tested.'

Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil

Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil

District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

Eau Claire business owner Rebecca Cooke to run for 3rd District Congressional District that flipped Republican in 2022.

Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary

Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary

Pfaff faces Republican Derrick Van Orden in race for seat currently held by Democrat Ron Kind.