Data center debate hits 3rd Congressional District race
Van Orden’s campaign disputes Cooke’s ties to data center supporters, while Cooke’s campaign and an aligned PAC criticize his contributions and vote.
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The data center debate has entered Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District race, with Derrick Van Orden’s and Rebecca Cooke’s campaigns each linking the other to support for data center development. Their ads and campaign arguments are responding to voter opposition in the district.
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Derrick Van Orden
R · WI-3
Incumbent whose campaign and record on data centers are targeted in the race’s advertising.
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House candidate whose campaign and outside allies criticize Van Orden’s ties to the data center industry.
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