Wisconsin GOP Candidate Hovde Questions Senate Race Results, Considers Recount
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Eric Hovde, a Wisconsin Republican, acknowledged his defeat to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin but questioned the election's legitimacy, considering a recount. Despite losing by less than a percentage point, Hovde cited "improbable" results and "inconsistencies," particularly in Milwaukee's late-night ballot reporting. Election officials and experts dismissed his claims, attributing the results to normal voting patterns and same-day registrations. Hovde also accused Democrats of manipulating third-party candidates to siphon votes. Under Wisconsin law, he can request a recount, but experts doubt it will change the outcome.
- Wisconsin Republican acknowledges defeat in Senate race, but questions result and mulls recount CNN
- Election Officials Say Wisconsin Republican’s Claims ‘Lack Any Merit’ The New York Times
- One week after Senate race was called for Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde admits he lost, but won't concede Wisconsin Public Radio News
- Losing GOP Senate Candidate Claims Election Fraud—Because of Course The New Republic
- Eric Hovde still hasn't conceded the election for U.S Senate from Wisconsin. When is the deadline to request a recount? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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