Rebecca Cooke Secures Democratic Nomination | Milwaukee News

Rebecca Cooke just clinched the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin’s third congressional district in a surprisingly tight race, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch against incumbent Derrick Van Orden. Despite a massive fundraising edge and national backing that helped her win, Cooke’s victory was narrower than expected — outpacing grassroots challenger Emily Berge but forcing her to tap into her war chest. With over $8 million raised since 2025 and now sitting at $1.8 million, Cooke faces a tough general election battle against Van Orden, who’s banked nearly $4.6 million and is heavily tied to Trump. Democrats are rallying behind Cooke, while Republicans are already turning up the heat — making this rematch a pivotal showdown for both parties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2107330c6c0abd50