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Democrat backed by Blue Dogs and Bernie Sanders wins primary as parties prepare to battle for the House
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd District and will face incumbent GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden in a rematch of their close 2024 race; Cooke has raised nearly $8.6 million compared to Van Orden’s $7.5 million.
- Democrats are also targeting Wisconsin’s 1st District, where Mitchell Berman won the primary but trails GOP Rep. Bryan Steil significantly in fundraising; Steil has Trump’s endorsement and raised $5.5 million.
- In Minnesota’s 1st District, Democrat Jake Johnson will challenge GOP Rep. Brad Finstad, who is backed by Trump; this race is a lower priority for Democrats due to Trump’s 12-point win there in 2024.
- Republicans aim to flip Alabama’s 2nd District after redistricting favored GOP voters; state Rep. Rhett Marques, supported by Trump and GOP leaders, will challenge Democrat Shomari Figures.
- In Minnesota’s open 2nd District, Democrats’ Matt Little will face GOP state Sen. Eric Pratt as Republicans seek to defend their narrow House majority in this competitive suburban seat.
