Tammy Baldwin Wins Tight Wisconsin Senate Race

Baldwin secures her third term, becoming the only openly LGBTQ+ member in the Senate after a closely contested election against Eric Hovde.

With 99% of votes counted, Baldwin leads by 0.9%, allowing Hovde the option to request a recount under Wisconsin law.
Baldwin's victory is a rare win for Democrats in a state that voted for Donald Trump in the presidential election.
The campaign saw Baldwin criticized for alleged conflicts of interest due to her partner's financial industry ties, accusations she strongly denied.
Hovde, who invested millions of his own money in the race, was portrayed by Baldwin's campaign as an outsider with tenuous ties to Wisconsin.
The race was marked by personal attacks, with Baldwin's sexual orientation and Hovde's California connections becoming focal points in campaign ads.