ERIC HOVDE | ‘PEOPLE ARE STRUGGLING’ Eric Hovde: 'I’m deeply concerned about the economic path that we’ve been on' From the Election: Complete coverage of Baldwin, Hovde race series MITCHELL SCHMIDT Oct 13, 2024 Oct 13, 2024 Updated Nov 4, 2024 × Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks about Dane County at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is running on his business experience to address some of his primary concerns, such as the nation's debt. 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Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde spar over abortion, conflicts of interest in debate Updated Nov 4, 2024 In an election that hinges on the slimmest of margins, this race could prove one of the most consequential Updated Nov 4, 2024 Eric Hovde: 'I’m deeply concerned about the economic path that we’ve been on' 8 updates Previous Next Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks about Dane County Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks about Dane County at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Outnumbered but still numerous: Dane County Republicans hope to swing the vote "There are so many Republicans here, you don’t have to be afraid to be one,” said Brandon Maly, chair of the Republican Party of Dane County. 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Thune and Hovde, along with several employees, joined the company’… Here's how Trump and Harris are doing in Wisconsin, according to the latest Marquette poll This is the second poll featuring Harris as the Democratic candidate after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race July 21 and endorsed Harris. How to watch Friday night's U.S. Senate debate between Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde The race pits incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, against Republican challenger and Madison business owner Eric Hovde. Another election, another constitutional amendment before Wisconsin voters This one would bar noncitizens from voting in statewide elections, something that is already prohibited under state law. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde spar over abortion, conflicts of interest in debate Marquette Law School’s latest poll found the Democratic incumbent Baldwin holding a 7-point lead over Republican challenger Hovde.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks about Dane County Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde speaks about Dane County at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Outnumbered but still numerous: Dane County Republicans hope to swing the vote "There are so many Republicans here, you don’t have to be afraid to be one,” said Brandon Maly, chair of the Republican Party of Dane County.
Eric Hovde pledges to step away from bank if elected, though conflicts of interest could persist Asked for his plans regarding his financial holdings in Sunwest Bank, Hovde said, "it may end up going into some kind of trust or blind trust,…
AARP poll reveals what older Wisconsinites think of Harris, Trump, Baldwin and Hovde The survey released Wednesday marks a considerable shift from the July poll.
Tammy Baldwin kicks off canvassing season with Madison event On Saturday morning, dozens of voters and canvassing volunteers packed the little room, carrying lawn signs and political literature to distribute.
Eric Hovde talks about Trump’s proposed tax cuts, presidential debate during Portage visit Eric Hovde was joined at Friday’s event by South Dakota senator John Thune. Thune and Hovde, along with several employees, joined the company’…
Here's how Trump and Harris are doing in Wisconsin, according to the latest Marquette poll This is the second poll featuring Harris as the Democratic candidate after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race July 21 and endorsed Harris.
How to watch Friday night's U.S. Senate debate between Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde The race pits incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, against Republican challenger and Madison business owner Eric Hovde.
Another election, another constitutional amendment before Wisconsin voters This one would bar noncitizens from voting in statewide elections, something that is already prohibited under state law.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde spar over abortion, conflicts of interest in debate Marquette Law School’s latest poll found the Democratic incumbent Baldwin holding a 7-point lead over Republican challenger Hovde.
