Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden has served as U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District since 2023. He is a retired Navy SEAL who represents a district that voted for Barack Obama in 2012 and Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- State: WI
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.S., Excelsior University
Residence: Prairie du Chien, WI
Biography
Derrick Van Orden was born on September 15, 1969, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. He earned his B.S. from Excelsior University. He served as a U.S. Navy SEAL for 26 years, retiring as a senior chief petty officer. He was elected to Congress in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. He represents a district in western Wisconsin that includes La Crosse, Eau Claire, and the Wisconsin Dells area.
Professional background
U.S. Representative (2023–present); Navy SEAL
Public service
U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District (2023–present)
Military service
U.S. Navy SEAL, retired Senior Chief Petty Officer; 26 years of service