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U.S. House Wisconsin District 3

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 11, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentBusiness owner

A retired Navy SEAL and business owner, Derrick Van Orden is the incumbent representative from Wisconsin's 3rd District. He prioritizes securing federal funding for water safety and infrastructure, supporting working families through tax relief, and improving healthcare access and veterans' services.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Aaron Nytes ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Alex Virijevich ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateSocial work

Alexander Valiensi Kent is a social worker and author running as an Independent for his first House term. He advocates for online voter-directed democracy on policy issues, progressive values, and libertarian personal liberty.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Brandon Cook ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Brett Knudsen ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Denise Hurless ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jayte Welch ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Garske ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jonathan Sundblom ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Justin Bonner ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Justin Bradley ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Kevin Ruscher ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Laura Benjamin ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Melvin Marin ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner

Rebecca Cooke is a small business owner running for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 for the first time. She emphasizes addressing the affordability crisis through better wages and lower taxes, making healthcare more affordable and accessible, and ending corruption in Washington.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rodney Rave ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Rustin Provance ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DWithdrewExecutive director

Tara Johnson is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 96 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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Tim Peters ran for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedBusiness owner

A retired Navy SEAL and business owner, Derrick Van Orden is the incumbent representative from Wisconsin's 3rd District. He prioritizes securing federal funding for water safety and infrastructure, supporting working families through tax relief, and improving healthcare access and veterans' services.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateMental Health Counselor

Emily Berge is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedSmall business owner

Rebecca Cooke is a small business owner running for U.S. House Wisconsin District 3 for the first time. She emphasizes addressing the affordability crisis through better wages and lower taxes, making healthcare more affordable and accessible, and ending corruption in Washington.

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