Democrats fight to flip Driftless area congressional district
The race this fall for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is widely considered the most competitive in the state. Along with two independent candidates, the ballot features a familiar match-up between Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke and Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden, a Trump loyalist who’s held the seat since 2023. Though more recent history says otherwise, voters in the Driftless area have long favored more moderate candidates. This, along with President Trump’s waning popularity among Wisconsin voters, could create an opening for the Democratic Party. For more, our News…
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