Senate Race in Wisconsin: Baldwin Leads in Fundraising Battle Against Hovde

The battle for Senate in Wisconsin is heating up as incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin takes an early lead in fundraising over Republican challenger Eric Hovde. Campaign finance reports show that Baldwin has received more than $10 million in donations, with an average contribution of $52.06, while Hovde raised about a million dollars from donors and loaned his campaign $8 million, with an average contribution of $218.20.

The analysis by Open Secrets also reveals that Baldwin’s top donor zip codes are in Wisconsin, while Hovde’s are in California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. This race has been nationalized, with control of the Senate possibly hinging on the outcome.

Both campaigns claim to have grassroots support, with Hovde’s campaign emphasizing support from Wisconsinites and Baldwin’s campaign highlighting support from across all 72 counties in the state. The contrast in fundraising strategies will become clearer when second quarter numbers are reported.

Stay tuned for more updates on this closely watched Senate race in Wisconsin. Follow Charlotte Scott on Facebook and Twitter for the latest developments.