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 and securing the nomination for a November rematch against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
- Cooke entered the race following her narrow 2024 loss to Van Orden, earning endorsements from U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Bernie Sanders. She secured backing from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to build her financial advantage.
- Cooke raised $8.6 million since early 2025, far outpacing Berge's $728,000, though a competitive primary depleted her cash reserves to $1.8 million. Van Orden holds $4.6 million in cash on hand, maintaining a resource edge heading into November.
- Democrats are shifting focus to the general election as Van Orden has attacked Cooke as a 'commie.' On Tuesday evening, the incumbent posted AI-generated videos targeting Democratic Party Chair Devin Remiker, signaling an aggressive campaign strategy.
- The 3rd District remains a critical battleground as both parties prioritize the seat in their fight for House control. National investment underscores the race's importance in determining congressional majority this fall.
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