Trump Campaigns in Wisconsin's 3rd District to Defend 217-212 House Edge

3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 5

Trump heads to Chippewa Falls on Friday to boost Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden in a central Wisconsin district Democrats see as one of their best House pickup chances.
Van Orden won reelection in 2024 by less than 3 points, making the seat critical to Republicans' effort to protect their narrow 217-212 House majority in this year's midterms.
The visit comes as Republicans face voter frustration over living costs: Wisconsin gasoline averages $4.04 a gallon, up $1.08 from a year ago, after Middle East shipping disruptions tied to the Iran conflict.
Trump had campaigned on lowering inflation, but prices have risen after last year's tariffs and higher energy costs, even as he says midterm pressure will not affect his approach to Iran talks.
Wisconsin's 3rd District has already drawn repeated administration attention, with JD Vance visiting twice in the past year and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stopping there earlier this week.