Emily Berge
Coverage of Emily Berge in the Nexus archive.
- Dems eye pick-up in Wisconsin swing district as Rep Van Orden set for rematch in key House race
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, setting her up for a rematch with Rep. Derrick Van Orden. Cooke's campaign has centered on her working-class background and issues like affordability and health care. However, her general election campaign faces scrutiny from Van Orden’s campaign regarding personal finances and past political work.
- Dems eye pick-up in Wisconsin swing district as Rep Van Orden set for rematch in key House race
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, setting her up for a rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Her campaign emphasizes her working-class background and focuses on affordability and health care in western Wisconsin. However, Van Orden’s campaign has pressed Cooke to release financial disclosures, raising questions about her finances.
- Rebecca Cooke wins 3rd CD primary to set up rematch against Derrick Van Orden
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, receiving 57.1% of the vote over Emily Berge's 47.9%. This victory, supported by the national Democratic party, sets up a rematch against Derrick Van Orden.
- Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s insurgent campaign in the 3rd CD
Emily Berge, a congressional candidate in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, is running a grassroots campaign against Rebecca Cooke, who has significant fundraising and endorsement advantages. The district leans Republican, requiring Berge to appeal to a broad range of voters, including those who supported Rep. Derrick Van Orden or Donald Trump.
- 3rd Congressional District Democrats say they’ll represent regular people better than Van Orden
Democrats Emily Berge and Rebecca Cooke are competing for the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Van Orden faces criticism for past actions including attending a protest before Jan. 6, bringing a gun to an airport, and refusing to debate opponents. Both candidates emphasize the need to focus on their plans for constituents rather than solely criticizing Van Orden.