Cooke, Van Orden Set to Join Wisconsin 3rd District Forum
Candidates for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, Rebecca Cooke and Representative Derrick Van Orden, will participate in a forum hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and WEAU-TV on Tuesday morning, October 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. The…
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 20, 2026 —
Rebecca Cooke and U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden, candidates for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, are scheduled to participate in a forum on Tuesday, October 20, from 11 a.m. to noon.
The event is being hosted by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and WEAU-TV. Its stated aim is to provide voter education ahead of the midterm election by giving the candidates an opportunity to discuss key issues with moderators.
The forum’s announced schedule is one hour. The information provided does not identify the moderators, specify which issues will be discussed, or say where the event will take place. It also does not state whether members of the public can attend, whether the forum will be broadcast or streamed, or whether viewers will be able to submit questions.
No year is specified for October 20, and no further details about the candidates’ participation or the event’s format were provided. The announcement identifies the two participants and the hosting organizations, but does not describe particular policy positions or indicate how the discussion will be structured.
The forum is presented as an opportunity for voters to hear the candidates address key issues before the midterm election. Additional information about access, moderators and topics was not included in the announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob Gallaher on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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