Rebecca Cooke wins primary for 3rd Congressional District
Cooke won 57.1% of the vote and will face Van Orden again in a district Democrats are targeting to flip the House.
- On Tuesday, Rebecca Cooke won Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary with 57.1% of the vote, defeating Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge. The Associated Press called the race at 9:21 p.m. with 64% counted.
- Cooke entered the race following her 2024 loss to Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden, earning endorsements from U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Bernie Sanders. She secured backing from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, amassing $8.6 million since early 2025.
- While Cooke raised $8.6 million total, a competitive primary forced her to spend significantly, leaving $1.8 million in cash on hand. Van Orden holds $4.6 million, according to campaign finance reports filed in late July.
- Van Orden has attacked Cooke as a 'commie' since the 2024 race. On Tuesday evening, the incumbent posted AI-generated videos targeting Democratic Party Chair Devin Remiker, signaling an aggressive general election strategy.
- The 3rd District remains a critical battleground as Democrats and Republicans compete for House control. National investment in this race underscores its importance in the broader fight for a congressional majority.
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NRCC Chairman Hudson Statement on WI-03
WASHINGTON, D.C. —NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement on Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District primary election: “Congressman Derrick Van Orden served our nation with honor as a Navy SEAL, and in Congress, he stands up for Wisconsin, fighting for commonsense wins. Radical Rebecca Cooke is a paid political operative for the far-left who pushes […]
Here’s how La Crosse County voted in the primary
While the race to represent the Democratic Party for Wisconsin governor is still up in the air, here is how La Crosse County voted in the primary. Voter turnout in the county was around 37.8%. In the 3rd District for US House, Rebecca Cooke got 59.1% of county votes, while Emily Berge received 40.8%. Cooke won statewide with about 55.2% of the vote to 44.8% for Berge. In the governor’s race, La Crosse went 41.7% to Francesca Hong in the Democra…
Rebecca Cooke bests DSA-backed challenger for Van Orden rematch
Rebecca Cooke is getting a second chance to unseat Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), after securing the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Cooke, a nonprofit executive and small-business owner, defeated Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge on Tuesday in a close primary race. The Associated Press called the race for Cooke at 10:21 p.m. With 62% of ballots counted, Cooke led with 57% of the vote, compared to Ber…
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