WI-03
Rebecca Cooke (D) vs. Alexander Valiensi Kent (I) vs. Derrick Van Orden (R) vs. Rustin Provance (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Rebecca Cooke
Who they are
In their words: “Fighting For Working Families — Small business & non-profit leader fighting for lower costs and help for working families. She'll fight to ensure women have the reproductive care they need, free from interference.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Emboldening the Working Class & Reclaiming Rural Power
- Healing our Healthcare System
- Creating an Economy Built for Working Families
- Fighting for Wisconsin’s Original Entrepreneur – the Farmer
- Ensuring Seniors Age with Dignity
What they've done
Who funds them
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ActBlue page belongs to "Rebecca Cooke", checked against FEC records.
Alexander Valiensi Kent
Who they are
In their words: “The home of the Online Political Evolution. VDN is the first platform ever built for mass Voter Discussion, Voter Collaboration, and Daily Voting. VDN was created to modernize and evolve our democratic republic, reduce political corruption, and to openly and transparently determine the real Will of” campaign site
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Derrick Van Orden
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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WinRed page belongs to "Van Orden for Congress", checked against FEC records.
Rustin Provance
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
My platform is a simple one that’s focused on putting money in the pockets of working families and retirees — not the ultra wealthy or monopoly-like corporations. I want to ensure our communities are safe places to live, work and play.source
Wisconsin residents need healthcare relief now – especially on the heels of major hospital closures in Western Wisconsin. We can’t wait for a sweeping bill when people are struggling to have check-ups covered and to pay for monthly prescriptions.source
When my mom had a heart attack, she needed quadruple bypass surgery and left the hospital with a six-figure bill. If it wasn’t for Medicare, there’s no way our family could afford a bill like that.source
As a college student, I relied on organizations like Planned Parenthood as my healthcare option for annual exams.source
I am a proud product of Eau Claire public schools – a Sherman Star, DeLong Knight and North High Huskie. We’re seeing greater teacher shortages across Wisconsin and learning shortfalls in our classrooms.source
From roundtables in rural corners of this district to downtown discussions in Eau Claire, La Crosse or Point – it’s clear that climate change and the environment are top of mind for constituents – what kind of legacy are we leaving for our children and grandchildren?source
I grew up on a farm in Eau Claire that raised registered dairy cattle – Prairie Belle Holsteins. I lived at the fair each summer showing cows in 4-H throughout the region.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Derrick Van Orden (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated leaning Democratic. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Wisconsin Elections Commission, Candidates on Ballot by Election, Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
