Tammy Baldwin Wins Wisconsin Senate Race

Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin has secured reelection in Wisconsin, defeating Republican challenger Eric Hovde by a very narrow margin of 0.86%, which allows Hovde the option to request a recount. Baldwin declared victory after absentee ballots from Milwaukee pushed her lead forward, despite Hovde not conceding and alleging that a 'fraudulent candidate' siphoned votes from him. Baldwin's performance, particularly in key Democratic areas, helped her maintain her seat amidst a split-ticket voting trend in the state, where many voters chose candidates from both parties. The election saw record voter turnout, with Baldwin outperforming Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee County, while Trump won the state in the presidential race, achieving the highest number of votes ever for a candidate there. Both campaigns spent heavily, with over $160 million in advertising, and Baldwin's fundraising efforts outpaced Hovde's significantly. As counties have two weeks to finalize the vote, the possibility of a recount remains while Baldwin's victory signifies a crucial win for Democrats in a swing state.