Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is set to compete in a rematch against Rebecca Cooke (D), a political fundraiser and waitress, for a House seat in central and western Wisconsin. According to Decision Desk HQ, Cooke previously lost to Van Orden in 2024 by a margin of just over 11,000 votes. She successfully overcame a challenge from a former Eau Claire City Council member to secure her position for the upcoming election.
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden to face Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin House rematch
Rep. Derrick Van Orden will face Rebecca Cooke in a rematch for a House seat in Wisconsin. Cooke previously lost to Van Orden by over 11,000 votes in 2024 but has secured her candidacy for the upcoming election.
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Van Orden faces Cooke in rematch for battleground Wisconsin House seat
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Rep. Derrick Van Orden to face Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin House rematch