Summary
Baldwin faces Eric Hovde, a real estate mogul and banker, who has campaigned on popular Republican issues. Her ability to keep the support of voters in purple and red districts could determine the outcome of the critical race.
Hovde will need to overcome accusations from the Baldwin campaign of carpetbagging. Polling so far shows a close race, with Baldwin holding an approximately seven-point lead over Hovde.
Baldwin has focused much of her campaign messaging on the fact that with a net worth of more than $195m, Hovde would be among the wealthiest members of the Senate if elected. Hov de has highlighted his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and the numerous international charities he operates.
According to his most recent filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Hovde has loaned $13m to his campaign. Baldwin’s campaign had raised $27m by the end of the most recent FEC reporting period.
“ Wisconsin is going to determine the White House – we’re going to be there,” he said. “Of course, supporting up and down the ballot, Democrats getting across the finish line.”
