Eric Hovde Considers Recount in Wisconsin Senate Race After Losing to Tammy Baldwin by 29,000 Votes

Nov 12, 2024, 10:18 PM

Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde is considering challenging the results of the Wisconsin Senate race after losing to Democratic incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin by approximately 29,000 votes, or about 1% of the total ballots cast. Hovde has raised concerns about the integrity of the election, particularly pointing to a 4 AM count of around 108,000 absentee ballots from Milwaukee, of which nearly 90% went to Baldwin. Hovde has not yet conceded and is contemplating a recount, citing potential voting irregularities and the influence of a 'phony' third-party candidate. This marks the second consecutive election in Wisconsin where overnight ballot counts, including a 3 AM count, have significantly impacted the results.