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Van Orden Files to Run in 2028
Van Orden filed a candidacy statement after Rebecca Cooke beat him by over 6 percentage points in one of the nation’s costliest House races.
On Friday, Nov. 6, Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden filed for the 2028 election to represent Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, days after his defeat.
Democrat Rebecca Cooke defeated Van Orden by roughly 20,000 votes on Nov. 3, winning by over 6 percent in the swing district.
Spending reached at least $58 million, with Cooke raising more than $12 million and Van Orden spending about $9 million on the race.
Urging constituents to support the incoming representative, Van Orden stated, "I wish Rebecca Cooke the absolute very, very best," while Cooke prepares for transition.
Van Orden, a retired Navy SEAL, will continue representing the 3rd Congressional District until his term ends in January, when Cooke takes office.