威斯康星州参议院竞选在同性伴侣利益冲突指控中加剧. 2012 Wisconsin Senate race intensifies over same-sex partner conflict of interest allegations.

威斯康星州参议院竞选中, 民主党候选人塔米·德温和共和党竞选者埃里克·霍夫德之间的竞选已经变得个人化和争议. The Wisconsin Senate race between Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde has turned personal and contentious. Hovde的竞选活动以Baldwin的同性关系及其伴侣的职业生涯为目标,指控她有利益冲突,Baldwin否认这一说法。 Hovde's campaign has targeted Baldwin's same-sex relationship and her partner's career, accusing her of a conflict of interest—claims Baldwin denies. 这场比赛是参议院控制的关键战场, 两位候选人都关注堕胎、移民、经济等关键问题, The race is a crucial battleground for Senate control, with both candidates focusing on key issues like abortion, immigration, and the economy amid a dead heat.