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Rep. Derrick Van Orden Says Black Voters Aren't Ready for Gay President
Rep. Derrick Van Orden thinks the road to America's first gay president could hit a serious speed bump ... with Black voters. Read More
Trump ally in Wisconsin sticks close to the president as Democrats push to flip swing district
READSTOWN, Wis. (AP) — The way Derrick Van Orden sees it, any Republicans in the U.S. House who distance themselves from President Donald Trump in this year's Read More
Wisconsin's DC delegation scatters for the midterm campaign trail
Derrick Van Orden spoke at the GOP Midterm Convention, as Trump's $5,000 midterm victory checks get a lukewarm response. Read More
Elon Musk PAC spends in support of Derrick Van Orden in key race
Elon Musk is weighing into Wisconsin politics, spending on the side of Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Read More
Van Orden makes a speech at the Republican National Convention
Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) spoke at the Republican National Convention in Dallas on Wednesday. Read More
Rep. Derrick Van Orden Says Congress is Dirty on Insider Trading, But Trump's Clean
Rep. Derrick Van Orden came out swinging Wednesday, saying a bunch of members of Congress shamefully use insider trading to make loads of cash, but he says Prez Trump doesn't cross the line. Read More
Congressman Derrick Van Orden endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Congressman Derrick Van Orden had a big announcement on Wednesday as he continues a bid for reelection. Read More
DECISION 2026: Cooke, Van Orden agree on pocketbook pressures, split over causes and solutions
WEAU asked Derrick Van Orden and Rebecca Cooke the same questions about affordability, immigration, and data centers. Their answers reveal where they agree — and why they disagree. Read More
Why Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race matters in 2026
More than $10.1 million has already been spent by Rebecca Cooke and Derrick Van Orden’s campaigns in a Wisconsin House race that could help determine control of Congress. Read More
Congressman Derrick Van Orden visits local shooting range
The Congressman met with gun owners in Lake Hallie Friday. Read More
backed challenger for Van Orden rematch
Rebecca Cooke is set to face Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), a rematch of the 2024 contest in the rural western Wisconsin district. Read More
Derrick Van Orden to face Rebecca Cooke again in November election
WEAU caught up with Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who will be facing Rebecca Cooke in the November election, after she won the Democratic Primary for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday night. Read More
Rebecca Cooke: The Democratic Challenger for Wisconsin's Competitive District
Wisconsin Democrats have nominated Rebecca Cooke, a former small business owner and waitress, to run against Republican U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden in the state's third congressional district, known for its high competitiveness. This decision is a strategic move in one of the nation's most closely watched political races. Read More
Wisconsin toss-up district set for rematch with Dem bid to unseat Van Orden
Rebecca Cooke won the Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in a top House race. Read More
Democrat backed by Blue Dogs and Bernie Sanders wins primary as parties prepare to battle for the House
Democrat Rebecca Cooke will face GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden again in Wisconsin, NBC News projects, as both parties nominated candidates in battleground districts. Read More
Rebecca Cooke has another chance at unseating Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Rebecca Cooke has secured the democratic nomination in the race for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Read More
Rebecca Cooke, Derrick Van Orden set for rematch in key Wisconsin seat
Democrat Rebecca Cooke carried the primary in the 3rd Congressional District to set up a rematch with Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden. Read More
Congressman Derrick Van Orden, hospital leaders celebrating Medicaid funding for Wisconsin
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Wisconsin’s request to grandfather the state’s 6% hospital provider tax. Read More
Tug of War in Wisconsin: Cooke vs. Van Orden in Competitive Congressional Race
Rebecca Cooke, a Democratic challenger, navigates both the political landscape and restaurant floors in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Aiming to reclaim a competitive seat, she faces incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Past elections were narrowly decided, making this race crucial amid Trump's impactful policies on rural areas. Read More
Meet the Wisconsin Democrats competing to challenge Derrick Van Orden
Two Democrats are vying for a primary win in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. The winner will take on incumbent Republican Derrick Van Orden. Read More