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Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: March 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026
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.”
Cooke calls the AI videos misleading and says they falsely attribute statements to her. Her post announces the letter sent by campaign counsel.
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.”
WKBT report on Wisconsin 3rd district reactions to the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that began February 28, 2026, including statements from Rep. Derrick Van Orden and Democratic candidates Rebecca Cooke and Emily Berge.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Cooke said starting the conflict broke a promise to the country and raised costs for families, a clear opposition position.
