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Wisconsin · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 3

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Derrick Van Orden Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-3), retired Navy SEAL, seeking re-election in November 2026 Full profile → Alexander Valiensi Kent Independent Independent candidate Alexander Valiensi Kent challenges Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Rebecca Cooke Democratic Rebecca Cooke is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. Full profile → Rustin Provance Independent Independent candidate Rustin Provance challenges for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueDerrick Van Orden
Republican
Alexander Valiensi Kent
Independent
Rebecca Cooke
Democratic
Rustin Provance
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts and reducing government burden on working families Human rights approach to economy; voter empowerment as solution Supports $15 minimum wage, PRO Act, and antitrust enforcement Supports gold standard, farm deregulation, expanding export markets
HousingSupports removing housing barriers for veterans; opposes unconsented data center development on farmland Considers safe shelter a human right Supports federal block grants and tax credits for affordable housing Identifies unaffordable housing as a key problem to address
Health careSupports ACA subsidy extension; wants to replace ACA with market competition Supports healthcare as a human right Supports expanding Medicare, public option, and lower drug costs Supports a 3-tier government healthcare plan and staff coverage mandate
ImmigrationSupports strong border enforcement, fully funding ICE and CBP Supports humane, worker-friendly immigration reform Supports secure border and pathway to citizenship Supports treating undocumented immigrants like convicted felons
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; supports exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother Describes himself as both Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Supports reproductive rights and ending Hyde Amendment no sourced position
EducationSupports veterans' education pathways and whole milk in schools Considers education a human right Supports more education funding, higher teacher pay, and doubled Pell Grants no sourced position
Climate & energySupports domestic energy production; opposes EV subsidies no sourced position Supports clean energy investment and union labor for infrastructure Wants nuclear explosions to cease; no broader climate plan identified
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports law enforcement and anti-crime measures Acknowledges public safety as a constituent concern; no specific policy Supports fully funding law enforcement Supports criminal justice reform to cut costs and reduce recidivism
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts; opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare no sourced position Supports tax credits for families, repealing Social Security tax Supports gold standard and ending the Federal Reserve
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position Supports responsible gun ownership; backs red-flag laws Supports Second Amendment rights; declined to specify gun restrictions
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Supports voter-directed online issue-by-issue voting; opposes donors and parties Supports campaign finance reform and banning congressional stock trading Self-imposes one-term limit; supports constitutional oath and transparency
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military, Israel, and confronting adversaries no sourced position Opposes Iran war; demands congressional authorization Wants nuclear explosions to cease; supports steady military funding for veterans

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