Political Race in Wisconsin
Rep. Derrick Van Orden discusses Biden administration's foreign policy and Iranian aggression. Wisconsin Democrat state Rep. Katrina Shankland defeated by Rebecca Cooke. Van Orden, a former Navy SEAL, won seat in 2022 after longtime Democrat incumbent Ron Kind chose not to seek reelection. Race between Cooke and Shankland turned ugly.
Key Points
- Van Orden, a former Navy SEAL, narrowly defeated Democrat state Sen. Brad Pfaff
- Democrats fired up about defeating Derrick Van Orden
- Race between Cooke and Shankland turned negative
Pros
- Discussion on foreign policy and Iranian aggression
- Peaceful transition of power through elections
Cons
- Negative campaigning between candidates