A Highly Anticipated Rematch Looms in Wisconsin's Key House Seat. In a move that's sparking intense interest among political observers, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is poised for a rematch against Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke, a political fundraiser and waitress who narrowly lost to Van Orden in 2024 by just over 11,000 votes. The battleground House seat, which spans central and western Wisconsin, was a hotly contested prize in the last election cycle, and Cooke's decision to seek a rematch promises to make the 2028 contest even more fiercely competitive. With Cooke having already demonstrated her ability to mount a strong challenge, Van Orden will likely face a tough re-election battle as he seeks to retain his seat in the House of Representatives.
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is projected for a rematch against political fundraiser and waitress Rebecca Cooke (D) for a battleground House seat in central and western Wisconsin, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cooke, who ran and lost to Van Orden in 2024 by just over 11,000 votes, fended off a challenge from former Eau Claire City Council...
