Republicans hold off Democrats in contested Wisconsin congressional races
Associated Press
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans won six congressional races in Wisconsin in Tuesday’s election, turning back Democratic challenges in a western Wisconsin swing district and in an open seat in a heavily GOP corner of the state. In the most hotly contested race, Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden won reelection in western Wisconsin over Democratic challenger and political activist Rebecca Cooke. A political newcomer and former gas station chain owner, Tony Wied, won an open seat in the Green Bay area. He defeated a doctor who tried to make the race about abortion rights. The GOP wins came as President-elect Donald Trump won the swing state for a second time.
