Rebecca Cooke, Derrick Van Orden set for rematch in key Wisconsin seat

Rebecca Cooke has secured the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District after defeating Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge in a close primary. This victory sets up a rematch against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden for the battleground House seat in central and western Wisconsin. Cooke, a nonprofit executive and political fundraiser, previously lost to Van Orden in 2024 by over 11,000 votes. The contest remains a key target for Democrats seeking a pick-up.