About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
As the election date of November 5, 2024, approaches, Wisconsin's 3rd District sees an electoral face-off between Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden and Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke. Derrick Van Orden, aged 55 is a graduate of Excelsior University. His opponent, Rebecca Cooke, who attended the University of St. Thomas, has a multifaceted career as a small business owner, nonprofit leader, and waitress.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives stands at 220 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and 3 vacancies. In Wisconsin's 3rd District, the demographic makeup includes 92% Non-Hispanic White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Black, and 1% Native American populations.
Historically, this district has shown a competitive tendency. In the 2020 Presidential election, voters in the district favored Donald Trump, who won by a margin of 5%. The 2022 House election was also closely contested, with Van Orden winning by a margin of 4%. Given the competitive nature of this district, the upcoming election is anticipated to be closely watched, as it could impact the overall balance of power in the House, where the Republicans currently hold a slight majority.
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