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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.
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WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM broke the news on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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