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Wisconsin Election Denier Finally Concedes To Sen. Tammy Baldwin

LOADING ERROR LOADING Eric Hovde, the Republican Senate candidate in Wisconsin who’s been spreading election conspiracy theories since the race was called for Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, finally conceded to her Monday nearly two weeks after the election. “The results from election night were disappointing, particularly in light of the last-minute absentee ballots that were dropped in Milwaukee at 4 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde conceded defeat on Monday to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in their U.S. Senate race, saying he did not want to “add to political strife through a contentious recount” even though he raised debunked election conspiracies. Hovde, in his concession video, repeated claims he first made last week, saying there were “many troubling issues” …

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'Lies from the darkest corners of the internet': Dem senator blasts losing MAGA candidate

Raw Story

One of Democrats' bright spots in the 2024 election was the re-election of Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who defeated Trump-backed businessman Eric Hovde even as Trump narrowly carried the state. “We’re certainly disappointed that the Democrats’ effort to siphon votes with a fraudulent candidate had a significant impact on the race, with those votes making up more than the entire …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republican Hovde admits he lost US Senate race, still weighing a recount

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde admitted Tuesday that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refused to concede and instead repeated misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount. “That grift needs to stop!” Villa posted on X. Baldwin campaign spokesperson Andrew Mamo accused Hovde of “sowing doubt about our very …

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2 months ago

GOP's Eric Hovde blames third-party candidate for Senate loss – and refuses to concede

Raw Story

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde is still refusing to concede his loss to Sen. Tammy Baldwin and blaming a third-party candidate for siphoning off the votes he needed to win. America First candidate Thomas Leager netted almost the exact vote total as the Hovde's loss margin, and the Republican accused Democrats of propping up the former gun rights lobbyist's long-shot …

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2 months ago

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledges to work with Trump and calls for less division

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin pledged during her reelection victory speech Thursday to work with President-elect Donald Trump when possible, but she also vowed to fight him to protect the national health care law and abortion rights. Baldwin outperformed Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin, winning by just under 1 point, which was around Trump’s margin …

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2 months ago

Harris Calls President-elect Trump to Congratulate him on Win

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Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. UN chief commends voters for ‘their active participation in the democratic process’ U.N. …

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2 months ago

Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Associated Press declared that Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin won reelection to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin after it determined that Republican Eric Hovde wouldn’t be able to take the lead once the remaining untabulated ballots were counted. Here’s a look at how the AP called this race: CANDIDATES: Baldwin vs. Hovde and two others WINNER: Baldwin POLL …

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2 months ago

Tammy Baldwin wins Senate race in battleground state of Wisconsin

Raw Story

The Wisconsin Senate race has been called for Tammy Baldwin. The contest, between the incumbent Democratic senator and Republican businessman Eric Hovde, was a must-win for Democrats who have already lost control of the Senate. In April, Hovde came under fire for pushing Trump-backed conspiracy theories about voter fraud in nursing homes, suggesting it was impossible that voter turnout among …

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2 months ago

Democrat Tammy Baldwin clings on to Wisconsin Senate seat

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has won re-election to a third term, holding a crucial seat for Democrats in a state that cast its lot with President-elect Donald Trump for a second time. Related Republicans win Senate majority as Bernie Moreno wins Ohio While Republicans are projected to gain control of the Senate with at least 52 and possibly as many …

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2 months ago

Trump-Backed Millionaire vs. Baldwin: Wisconsin Senate Race Takes Center Stage

Associated Press

Wisconsin's Senate race between Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin and Republican Eric Hovde is a key contest for Democrats to retain their majority in the Senate. Baldwin, who has the support of the Farm Bureau, has been focused on bipartisanship and addressing issues such as inflation and crime. Hovde, on the other hand, has emphasized his wealth and conservative stance on …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch

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The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Republicans are favored to take control of the Senate chamber next year thanks to a 2024 election map that has Democrats defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and on offense just two in the safe Republican states of Texas and Florida. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Senate settles in for leadership drama

Politico

Senate settles in for leadership drama With assists from POLITICO’s Congress team Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, is joined by left to right: Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, as he offers remarks following the Senate Republican policy luncheon at …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Republicans Boasted Of An Ultra-Favorable Map. Now The Pressure Is On.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell listens as Sen. Steve Daines speaks during a media availability on Capitol Hill. “This is the best opportunity in a generation to maximize Republican Senate seats,” said one GOP strategist, requesting anonymity to speak frankly about the party’s faltering chances. “They’re leaving seats on the table, and it’s going to hurt GOP chances of holding the Senate …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Anything to enrich himself': GOP candidate slammed after report reveals Mexican bank deal

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Wisconsin Democrats are demanding answers after a report revealed a Mexican bank accused of working with drug cartels dropped $26 million into GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde's bank, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Hovde's bank, the Utah-based Sunwest, arranged a deal last year to fly $26 million in cash from Mexico City to Irvine, California, according to the Milwaukee …

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4 months ago

Mayor condemns GOP Senate race ad tying Democrat to Wisconsin Christmas parade killings

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — The mayor of Waukesha on Wednesday condemned a campaign ad run by a Republican independent group that links Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin with the killings of six people at a 2021 Christmas parade in that Wisconsin city. Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly called the ad a “pitiful political tool” that “doesn’t just hurt the families that had …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Republican Eric Hovde Invested Millions In Companies That Outsourced Jobs From Wisconsin

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U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde addresses the audience at a campaign rally on Aug. 20 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. “Whole industries over the last 20 years have moved away to China, to India, to Mexico, all over the globe.” But prior to entering politics, Hovde invested millions of dollars in firms that laid off hundreds of Wisconsin workers, moving production to …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024

CNN

CNN — If there was one sign this week of Vice President Kamala Harris’ place atop the Democratic ticket having improved the party’s brand, it was the presence of so many Senate candidates taking the stage at its convention in Chicago. Another features a Republican sheriff vouching for Brown’s efforts to fight fentanyl coming across the border — a frequent …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Wisconsin Republican claims campaign ad defamed him — and sues TV stations

Raw Story

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde has filed a lawsuit against several local television stations for running an ad from a Democratic political action committee. Politico's Newsletter reported in March that during an unsuccessful Senate run in 2012, Hovde disclosed that he had assets of at least $50 million in insurance companies based in Bermuda, "benefitting from not having to pay …

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6 months, 1 week ago

'Grow up': Republican on hot mic bashes 'stupid' young adults on parents' insurance plans

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A Wisconsin Republican wants to take out a key piece of the Affordable Care Act. Heartland Signal, via WCPT 820 AM, posted an excerpt of a hot mic conversation with Republican Senate hopeful Eric Hovde. Read also: Republican states that refuse to expand Medicaid are making Obamacare great again "It's a stupid idea," said Hovde. Hovde argued that the lowest …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: Champagne wishes and caviar dreams ... of a Senate seat in Wisconsin?

LA Times

Eric Hovde was born and raised in Wisconsin, but has been pretty scarce there since running for U.S. Senate a dozen years ago. They’ve posted billboards and created a website linking Hovde, or, rather, “California bank owner Eric Hovde,” to a luxe life of champagne and pleasure. A TV spot — crashing surf, sparkling wine and, of course, palm trees …

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8 months ago

Money isn’t enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Frustrated by the seemingly endless cash flowing to Democrats, Republicans aiming to retake the Senate have rallied around candidates with plenty of their own money. “They are trying to distract from literally every other issue that they don’t want to talk about.” Dave McCormick, the Republican Senate nominee in Pennsylvania, has faced similar questions. Moreno’s lawyer said a …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting

Associated Press

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. MADISON, Wis. — The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home” is at a point in life where they are capable of voting. “We had nursing homes where …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Twisting my words': GOP Senate candidate denies saying elderly people shouldn't vote

Raw Story

Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde is unhappy that the media is covering his proliferation of MAGA election conspiracy theories. In a new video posted to X, Hovde — a banking and real estate development executive challenging Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin — complained that news outlets were mischaracterizing his past statements about voting in nursing homes, implying that he was saying …

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Wisconsin Election Denier Finally Concedes To Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race

'Lies from the darkest corners of the internet': Dem senator blasts losing MAGA candidate

Wisconsin Republican Hovde admits he lost US Senate race, still weighing a recount

GOP's Eric Hovde blames third-party candidate for Senate loss – and refuses to concede

Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin pledges to work with Trump and calls for less division

Harris Calls President-elect Trump to Congratulate him on Win

Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin wins Senate race in battleground state of Wisconsin

Democrat Tammy Baldwin clings on to Wisconsin Senate seat

Trump-Backed Millionaire vs. Baldwin: Wisconsin Senate Race Takes Center Stage

The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch

Senate settles in for leadership drama

Senate Republicans Boasted Of An Ultra-Favorable Map. Now The Pressure Is On.

'Anything to enrich himself': GOP candidate slammed after report reveals Mexican bank deal

Mayor condemns GOP Senate race ad tying Democrat to Wisconsin Christmas parade killings

Republican Eric Hovde Invested Millions In Companies That Outsourced Jobs From Wisconsin

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024

Wisconsin Republican claims campaign ad defamed him — and sues TV stations

'Grow up': Republican on hot mic bashes 'stupid' young adults on parents' insurance plans

Column: Champagne wishes and caviar dreams ... of a Senate seat in Wisconsin?

Money isn’t enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate

Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting

'Twisting my words': GOP Senate candidate denies saying elderly people shouldn't vote