At Dallas convention, Van Orden touts healthcare record despite voting for Medicaid cuts

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 865

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Nearly 900 miles from the southwest corner of his district, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden appeared at President Donald Trump’s Dallas convention Wednesday afternoon to argue that the healthcare policies he and Trump have enacted are benefiting rural Wisconsinites.

Van Orden represents Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District and his campaign against Democrat Rebecca Cooke is set to be one of the most hotly contested races in the country as Democrats seek to win back majority …

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