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Democrat Rebecca Cooke has won the election for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, flipping the seat from Republican to Democrat. Cooke, a small-business owner and nonprofit leader, defeated incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden. The Associated Press declared Cooke the winner at 12:48 a.m. EST. Cooke received 52.4% of the vote to Van Orden's 45.8%, with 91% of ballots counted. The district, which has shifted between parties in recent elections, was previously represented by Democrat Ron Kind for 26 years before Van Orden's election in 2022.
Cooke emphasized her roots growing up on a local dairy farm and campaigned on issues such as empowering unions, shoring up the Affordable Care Act, and expanding Medicare coverage. Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, had the endorsement of President Donald Trump. This was Cooke's second bid for the seat after her narrow loss in 2024.
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