Eric Hovde to Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin Senate Race
Republican businessman Eric Hovde announces his bid to unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, setting the stage for a pivotal Senate contest in the battleground state.
- Republican Eric Hovde is set to launch his Senate campaign next week, aiming to unseat Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin.
- Hovde's campaign has garnered support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, indicating strong backing from the party.
- The Wisconsin Senate race is critical for both parties, with Democrats defending 23 seats and Republicans 11 in the upcoming election.
- Hovde, a multimillionaire with a background in real estate and banking, previously ran for Senate in 2012 but lost in the Republican primary.
- Democrats have criticized Hovde for his wealth and time spent in California, while his campaign focuses on economic issues and opposition to the Biden administration's policies.