Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Wisconsin's 3rd district.
Case
Rebecca Cooke demands that Derrick Van Orden stop posting AI impersonations of her. Van Orden dismisses the demand, while his campaign calls her response a tantrum in its own release.
Case
An issue tracker recording where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the unauthorized Iran war, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements, and public remarks.
Role at the time: Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
Response to this claim
Van Orden's AI videos falsely attribute statements and policy positions to Cooke and should be stopped.
“These defamatory, misleading videos undermine our democratic process and are the exact kind of mudslinging voters are tired of.”
She directly condemns the disputed use of AI impersonations and seeks an end to the videos.
Role at the time: Democratic candidate (later nominee) for U.S. House, Wisconsin's 3rd district
Statement summary
In a statement two days after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began, Rebecca Cooke said starting the conflict breaks a major promise to the country and makes life more expensive for working families.
“Starting this conflict breaks a major promise to the country while making life even more expensive for working families fighting to make ends meet.”
Cooke said starting the conflict broke a promise to the country and raised costs for families, a clear opposition position.
Statement dates: March 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Statement dates: September 30, 2026
Statement dates: September 30, 2026
Statement dates: September 30, 2026
Statement dates: March 2, 2026
Statement dates: March 2, 2026
