Eric Hovde Wins Wisconsin GOP Senate Primary

Republican businessman Eric Hovde won the Wisconsin Senate primary with 86% of the vote, defeating minor candidates, and is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin in the November election. Hovde, who has self-funded his campaign with approximately $13 million, aims to unseat Baldwin, who is running for her third term. Baldwin, unopposed in her primary, has been criticized by Hovde for being disconnected from Wisconsin communities. Additionally, voters rejected two Republican-backed constitutional amendments aimed at limiting the governor's power to access federal funds. In a separate primary, Tony Wied emerged victorious in the Northeast Wisconsin congressional race, where he will face Democrat Christine Lyerly in November. The primaries are seen as pivotal in determining control of the Senate, particularly for Democrats seeking to maintain their majority.