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Rebecca Cooke Secures Democratic Nomination | Milwaukee News
Rebecca Cooke just clinched the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin’s third congressional district in a surprisingly tight race, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch against incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Despite a massive fundraising edge and national backing that helped her win, Cooke’s victory was narrower than expected — outpacing grassroots challenger Emily Berge but forcing her to tap into her war chest. With over $8 million raised since 2025 and now sitting at $1.8 million, Cooke faces a tough general election battle against Van Orden, who’s banked nearly $4.6 million and is…
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