Businessman Eric Hovde won the Wisconsin Republican primary for Senate, setting up a critical race against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Baldwin is seeking a third term and her seat is a top priority for both parties as they battle for control of the Senate. Despite being financially disadvantaged compared to Baldwin, Hovde has already loaned his campaign $13 million. The candidates have already begun trading barbs, with Baldwin releasing an ad criticizing Hovde’s comments on children born out of wedlock, and Hovde hitting back, emphasizing the need for change.
In other primary election news, in Minnesota’s 2nd District, Democratic Rep. Angie Craig will face Marine veteran Joe Teirab in November. Connecticut’s 5th District will see Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes against former Republican state Sen. George Logan. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in Connecticut ran unopposed and is expected to face Republican bar owner Matthew Corey in the general election. In Vermont, Republican Governor Phil Scott and independent Senator Bernie Sanders are also moving on to the general election, where they are not expected to face serious competition.
Overall, the primary elections in these states have set the stage for critical races in the coming general election, with control of the Senate and various House and gubernatorial contests in the spotlight.
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