Wisconsin Firearm Owners: Van Orden accepts October 29 debate, Cooke has yet to respond

Madison, WI, August 24, 2026—The Wisconsin Firearm Owners invited both candidates for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District to participate in a debate on October 29 in Adams, Wisconsin. Congressman Derrick Van Orden has accepted our invitation. As of today, we have not received confirmation from the Cooke campaign. Van Orden and Cooke have publicly stated in multiple places that they are r...