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Derrick Van Orden
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Derrick Van Orden

Republican US House member from Wisconsin.

Republican US House member Derrick Van Orden represented Wisconsin on 20 September, when the NRCC reported $1.02m in coordinated spending for his campaign.

Last refreshed: 24 September 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Why did the NRCC put $1.02m behind Derrick Van Orden?

Timeline for Derrick Van Orden

#18 20 Sept

Led NRCC coordinated spending recipients

US Midterms 2026: NRCC keeps House cash lead over DCCC
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Background

Derrick Van Orden is a Republican member of the US House from Wisconsin. His profile centres on his federal office and party affiliation, which identify the constituency and national political system in which he operates.

Congressional campaigns depend on party committees as well as candidates. On 20 September, the National Republican Congressional Committee reported $1.02m of coordinated spending for Van Orden in August. The disclosure identifies him as a Wisconsin House candidate during the 2026 midterm cycle.

That spending snapshot is useful context for his current electoral position, but it does not establish a durable campaign narrative on its own. Further reporting would be needed to show whether party support reflects a sustained contest or a single reporting-period allocation.

Common Questions
How much did the NRCC spend on Derrick Van Orden?
$1.02m of coordinated spending in August 2026, the largest single share of the NRCC's $7.68m total.Source: event
What district does Derrick Van Orden represent?
A Wisconsin US House seat.
Does the NRCC or DCCC have more cash?
The NRCC, $89.1m to the DCCC's $75.9m at the end of August 2026.Source: event