Rebecca Cooke’s Third Shot at Van Orden | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 2m

Rebecca Cooke’s third run for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District is heating up as she prepares to rematch Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden, this time with a stronger national fundraising base and a sharper focus on rural affordability, healthcare, and economic resilience—backed by her dairy farm roots, waitress experience, and nonprofit leadership. While her primary opponent Emily Berge pushes for a more local alternative, Republicans are already attacking Cooke’s finances and political ties, questioning her “working-class” image. With the Cook Political Report now calling the…