WI-03: Early fundraising totals show US Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R), challenger Rebecca Cooke (D) neck and neck

Early fundraising numbers in Wisconsin’s competitive 3rd Congressional District show Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden and second-time Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke are virtually tied.

But in Wisconsin’s other competitive congressional seat, 1st District U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil has raised substantially more than Democratic challenger Randy Bryce.

The latest fundraising reports show Van Orden raised just more than $2 million for his reelection bid as of June 30, and Cooke brought in around $1.95 million. The Republican has spent about $1 million more than her during the period as he defends his seat.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Political Science Professor Anthony Chergosky told WPR the 3rd District race has gotten off to a “much faster start” than other districts because both Van Orden and Cooke have proven to be excellent fundraisers.




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