Derrick Van Orden Secures Re-Election in Wisconsin's 3rd District

The Republican incumbent overcame significant Democratic spending to retain his seat in a closely contested race.

Van Orden, a former Navy SEAL, defeated Democrat Rebecca Cooke with 51.4% of the vote in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
The race was the most expensive in Wisconsin's history, with both candidates raising nearly $12 million.
Van Orden's campaign focused on issues like the economy and immigration, while Cooke aimed to address healthcare and agricultural concerns.
Despite heavy spending by national Democrats, Van Orden maintained his edge in a district that has leaned Republican in recent years.
Cooke, endorsed by the Blue Dog Coalition, positioned herself as a moderate but was unable to flip the district.