Eric Hovde Contests Wisconsin Senate Election Results

Republican candidate Eric Hovde refuses to concede to incumbent Tammy Baldwin, citing alleged voting irregularities and considering a recount.

Hovde lost to Baldwin by a margin of 0.9%, which allows him to request a recount under Wisconsin law, though he would have to cover the costs.
He has expressed concerns over absentee ballot results in Milwaukee, where Baldwin received a large majority, claiming these results were statistically improbable.
The Milwaukee Election Commission and other officials have rejected Hovde's claims of election irregularities, affirming the integrity of the vote count.
Hovde has yet to decide whether to pursue a recount, stating it is a serious decision that requires thorough consideration.
Critics, including some Republicans, have urged Hovde to concede, while Baldwin has called his allegations baseless and harmful to democratic processes.