Wisconsin's Key Democratic Race | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District is heating up as Democrats battle for control in a pivotal November race. With the August 11 primary looming, two Eau Claire natives—Rebecca Cooke, a small business and nonprofit veteran focused on healthcare and farmers, and Emily Berge, a seasoned local leader and counselor championing housing and environmental justice—are vying to challenge GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden. Voters will choose between grassroots energy and public service experience—either way, this primary sets the stage for one of the nation’s most watched battleground races. Listen in…