Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cooke ✓ | 56,511 | 60.5% | |
| Emily Berge | 36,806 | 39.4% | |
| Total Write-ins | 54 | 0.1% |
Republican Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Van Orden ✓ | — | — |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Derrick Van Orden Nominee Incumbent
Republican
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM3 Research (D) | 2026-06-25 | 535 LV | ±4.40 | Rebecca Cooke 50.00% | Derrick Van Orden 46.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 WI-03 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 WI-03 House race say?
The most recent public poll, from FM3 Research (D) (completed June 25, 2026), found Rebecca Cooke (D) at 50% and Derrick Van Orden (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 WI-03 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated just now
Top Spenders
- PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY ACTION Dem-aligned $249,122
- LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC GOP-aligned $153,880
- THE WISCO PROJECT PAC Dem-aligned $66,580
- WELCOMEPAC Dem-aligned $27,821
- SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR AMERICA GOP-aligned $20,000
- INDIVISIBLE PROJECT INC. Dem-aligned $4,990
- DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF WISCONSIN FEDERAL Dem-aligned $4,118
- ACTIVATE AMERICA Dem-aligned $2,933
- FIELD TEAM 6, INC. Dem-aligned $1,392
- GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION Dem-aligned $153
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