Wisconsin Senate Race Heats Up as Baldwin Faces Attacks on LGBTQ+ Support

Republican challenger Eric Hovde targets Senator Tammy Baldwin over her backing of gender-affirming care for youth, as polls show a tightening contest.

• Republican ads falsely claim Senator Tammy Baldwin supports 'sex change surgeries' for minors, despite no such procedures being performed on minors in Wisconsin.
• Baldwin's support for gender-affirming care includes puberty blockers and hormonal treatment, which are only provided with parental consent.
• Eric Hovde accuses Baldwin of misusing taxpayer funds for a nonprofit that allegedly promotes an 'aggressive LGBTQ agenda,' a claim that lacks evidence.
• The race, previously led by Baldwin, is now rated a toss-up by Cook Political Report and could influence control of the Senate.
• Hovde's campaign has been criticized for using Baldwin's sexual orientation as a political tool, with ads targeting her personal life and relationships.

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