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Which Wisconsin Republicans will step forward to face Sen. Tammy Baldwin? No one knows [1]

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Date: 2023-02-13  

Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel takes a look at the Wisconsin Republicans who could take on Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in this swing state, though only one would-be candidate confirmed he was interested. Wealthy businessman Eric Hovde told the paper, “I'm looking seriously at this race but won't even try to make a decision until this fall.” Hovde narrowly lost the 2012 primary to former Gov. Tommy Thompson, who in turn lost to Baldwin; Hovde considered both another try in 2018 and a run for governor last year, but he stayed out of both races.

The paper also notes that Rep. Mike Gallagher continues to be mentioned as a possibility, though the congressman has said little about his interest in public. Gallagher declared in December that a Senate campaign was "not on my mind," which was not a no. A spokesperson for fellow Rep. Tom Tiffany was likewise blithe this month, merely saying, “Congressman Tiffany is focused on serving the people of northern and western Wisconsin.” An advisor for a third congressman, Bryan Steil, meanwhile said that Steil “plans on running for reelection in 2024.”

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