Rep. Derrick Van Orden ousted in Wisconsin rematch
Summary
CBS News projected that Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeated two-term Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. The race focused on the economy, the Iran war, data center development and the use of AI-generated campaign videos.Key Facts
- Cooke had lost to Van Orden in the 2024 general election by less than three percentage points.
- Cooke raised nearly $12 million, compared with Van Orden’s $8.8 million, according to the latest Federal Election Commission data cited in the article.
- The district covers parts of western and central Wisconsin, including Eau Claire, La Crosse and Stevens Point.
- The article said farmers in the district faced higher fertilizer and diesel costs amid the Iran war and Trump’s tariffs.
- Van Orden, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, defended the Iran war and criticized the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Trump’s tariffs.
- Both candidates accused the other of supporting policies that would encourage data center development.
- Cooke sent Van Orden a cease-and-desist letter over AI-generated deepfake videos that falsely attributed statements to her; his campaign called the warning a stunt.
- CBS News also projected that Democrats had gained control of the Senate.
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