Overview

• Eric Hovde, a Republican Senate candidate in Wisconsin, has vowed to donate his entire Senate salary to charity if elected.
• Hovde's pledge comes amid efforts to counteract Democratic portrayals of him as an out-of-touch multimillionaire.
• The candidate has committed to self-funding his campaign, potentially investing up to $20 million of his own money.
• Hovde emphasizes his Wisconsin roots and business success, while refusing corporate special interest money.
• The race against incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin is seen as crucial for Senate control.