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# Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race

Southwestern Wisconsin district was among the most closely watched in nation.

Section: [Around Town](/milwaukee/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Urban Milwaukee](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/11/04/democrat-rebecca-cooke-defeats-gop-rep-derrick-van-orden-in-key-congressional-race/), 2026-11-04 00:20 CST: Democrat Rebecca Cooke Defeats GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Key House Race

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