The race for Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate seat is gearing up for heightened competition as Republican Eric Hovde is poised to announce his candidacy next week.
Hovde, a familiar name on the list of potential contenders, has long been speculated to enter the race.
Incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin seeks re-election for her third term.
Hovde, who previously vied for the U.S. Senate in 2012, securing second place in the Republican primary, is already drawing criticism from state Democrats, who portray him as an affluent outsider seeking political sway in Wisconsin.
