Tammy Baldwin Secures Third Term in Wisconsin Senate Race

Democrat Tammy Baldwin secured a third term in the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Eric Hovde in Wisconsin, a state narrowly won by President-elect Donald Trump. Baldwin's victory, achieved with a 0.9% lead, is within the margin allowing Hovde to request a recount. Despite Republicans gaining control of the Senate, Baldwin's win prevents them from holding both Wisconsin Senate seats. Baldwin emphasized bipartisanship in her campaign, gaining support from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, while Hovde criticized her as an out-of-touch liberal.