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Sen. Baldwin Campaigns in Rural Wisconsin for Senate Seat

Sep 10, 2024
By Farms.com

Democrat Engages Dairy Farmers to Secure Key Vote 

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is reaching out to rural communities and dairy farmers across Wisconsin in a crucial push to maintain Democratic control in the Senate.  

Facing competition from Republican Eric Hovde, Baldwin is focusing on agricultural and economic issues to appeal to conservative voters who previously supported Donald Trump.  

Her campaign highlights her efforts to cap insulin prices, use American-made steel in federal projects, and secure mental health resources for farmers. 

Baldwin, first elected to the Senate in 2012, has established herself as a proponent of local industries and is well-known for her legislation favoring American products and supporting local farmers.  

On the campaign trail, she emphasizes her success in getting federal funding to test private wells and her ongoing efforts to ensure that nondairy products do not use the "milk" label. 

Her opponent, Hovde, a banker and real estate developer, criticizes Baldwin as disconnected from local needs and blames her for economic challenges under the current administration.  

He focuses on inflation and economic policies, promising to address the economic issues faced by rural communities. 

As the campaign intensifies, Baldwin's strategy includes distancing herself from less popular national figures while aligning with those like Vice President Kamala Harris, who might bolster her appeal.  

The race also hinges on issues like abortion, with recent state shifts indicating potential voter mobilization around the topic. 

With a history of overcoming partisan boundaries and her targeted approach to local issues, Baldwin's campaign is a pivotal element in the broader Democratic strategy to maintain influence in the Senate amid challenging races nationwide. 


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