Hovde Prepares to Challenge Baldwin in 2024 US Senate Race

Frederica Freyberg:
Next up, the state Supreme Court consideration of a lawsuit over congressional maps. Meanwhile, in the statewide election for U.S. Senate, Republican candidate Eric Hovde announced his run this week. “Here & Now” reporter Steven Potter has more on that race.

Steven Potter:
Republican and millionaire real estate developer Eric Hovde says there are a number of reasons he’s running for the U.S. Senate.

Eric Hovde:
I promise you I’m going to go after in fixing our economic issues. We have to secure our southern border, and immediately, and end the humanitarian crisis that is going on right now today.

Steven Potter:
A 59-year-old Madison native, Hovde is looking to unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin who is seeking her third term in office. This isn’t the first time Hovde has challenged Baldwin. He ran for the same seat back in 2012 but lost in the primary election. Baldwin calls him an outsider.

Tammy Baldwin:
California bank owner, multimillionaire is going to enter the race. It seems to be the playbook these days. So, you know, you hear a lot of talk about him in Washington, D.C. Not as much here in Wisconsin.

Steven Potter:
Nationally, this race is one to watch as Democrats try to hold onto a very thin majority in the Senate. For “Here & Now,” I’m Steven Potter.