Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a Thursday trip to Wisconsin’s third congressional district as the Trump administration works to safeguard Republican control of the House of Representatives before this November’s midterm contests.
The vice president will make his stop in Plover, located within the congressional district currently held by Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden. This seat represents one of two GOP-controlled districts in Wisconsin that Democratic challengers are actively pursuing this election cycle.
Vance plans to conduct a tour of a local manufacturing business as a way to reinforce President Trump’s economic priorities following Tuesday’s State of the Union speech.
In that address, Trump addressed a wide range of pocketbook concerns affecting American families, including housing costs, healthcare expenses, and utility payments. However, the president did not fully recognize that numerous citizens continue to face challenges with elevated living expenses, particularly regarding food and housing costs.
Political strategists within the Republican Party have cautioned that failing to deliver a stronger anti-inflation message could put GOP congressional control at risk come November.
The vice president’s Wisconsin visit represents part of a broader White House strategy to deploy the president and senior administration members across crucial swing regions to promote Trump’s economic platform. Trump himself is slated to travel to Texas later this week for an event centered on energy policy and economic matters.
Democratic Party officials announced this week they are increasing their financial investment in Van Orden’s Wisconsin district, where the incumbent secured reelection in 2024 with a margin of less than three percentage points.
Trump secured victory in this district by seven points during the 2024 election, contributing to his successful sweep of key battleground states. The president gave his endorsement to Van Orden for the 2026 race ten months prior.
This marks Vance’s second appearance in the congressional district. He previously visited La Crosse, Wisconsin last August to advocate for President Trump’s tax and spending legislation.
