Van Orden’s Trump Loyalty Tested in Swing District | Roanoke News

Wisconsin’s fiery GOP congressman Derrick Van Orden is doubling down on his loyalty to Donald Trump, betting that energizing the conservative base will win him back his swing district — even as some Republicans worry Trump’s shadow could hurt midterm chances. Facing Democrat Rebecca Cooke in a rematch from last cycle, Van Orden’s campaign is heating up with high-profile appearances, AI-generated videos (defended as satire), and a message of fighting for “the average American.” Cooke, meanwhile, is building a broad coalition across Democrats and independents, positioning herself as the change voters crave. In a bellwether district that often predicts national trends, this race could be pivotal for control of Congress — and both candidates are throwing everything into the fight. 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/4989555f4a29e52c