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Congressman Derrick Van Orden visits voters on bike tour
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The last week before election is the time when most politicians are taking buses all across Wisconsin. Congressman Derrick Van Orden is taking his motorcycle.
It was cold and rainy on the way through western Wisconsin on Monday. Criss-crossing the region rain or shine, the Republican representative says his job is to ask constituents what they need done and translate that into good policy.
He says voters tell him they don’t want go back to Biden-era policy. He encourages them to vote now.
Van Orden says this midterm is for all the marbles.
“This election is about the future. It is. So, how do you make sure people know you’re serious? You get out and see them, and it doesn’t matter if it’s raining or snowing or if it’s day or night. You get and talk to people and explain how important this election is,” said Van Orden.
Van Orden faces Democrat Rebecca Cooke for the 3rd congressional. Longtime senator Bernie Sanders joined her on Sunday to campaign at UW-Eau Claire.
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