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AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in New Hampshire on Election Day – WTOP News
On Sunday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joined Democratic candidate Rebecca Cooke at an Eau Claire rally, drawing over 250 attendees to support her campaign for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District.
This contest marks a high-stakes rematch between Cooke and incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who flipped the seat to Republicans in 2022, as Democrats view the district as crucial to flipping House control.
Sanders emphasized income inequality and corporate influence, stating, "I know Rebecca has campaigned on this relentlessly," while Cooke focused on healthcare access and raising the minimum wage for working families.
Opponent Derrick Van Orden criticized the visit and Cooke's ties to Sanders, calling her a "Cocktail Communist" and arguing families do not need an "east coast millionaire politician telling them how to live."
Predictions in recent weeks have shifted the race from toss-up to lean Democrat, intensifying national attention as both Cooke and Van Orden appear on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3.