Eric Hovde has been using GOP operatives in ads about struggling Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde has released a series of ads using unlabeled Republican operatives to portray economic struggles of everyday Wisconsinites. In an ad posted to X on Aug. 21, a woman referred to as “Kathy” talks about grocery bills and car payments being “more expensive under Joe Biden and Tammy Baldwin.” “I hear stories like Kathy’s far too often,” Hovde says in the caption. “Wisconsinites are struggling to get by because of Biden, Harris, and Baldwin’s policies.”

I hear stories like Kathy’s far too often. Wisconsinites are struggling to get by because of Biden, Harris, and Baldwin’s policies.

As your next Senator, I will work to stop the reckless spending that caused this mess and bring prices DOWN! pic.twitter.com/z1Uws1gOmi — Eric Hovde (@EricHovde) August 21, 2024

“Kathy,” or Kathy Pape, identifies herself as the executive director of the Republican Party of Waukesha County in an information forum from January 2023. Neither Pape’s title nor full identity are disclosed in the ad. In a similar video form Aug. 26, a woman referred to as “Nancy” endorses Hovde’s “plan to lower costs” and “protect our health care.” Hovde says that “Nancy is ready to retire Tammy Baldwin and get our country back on track!”

Like many of us, Nancy is ready to retire Tammy Baldwin and get our country back on track!

It’s time for change. pic.twitter.com/Q3sGqZBytV — Eric Hovde (@EricHovde) August 27, 2024

“Nancy” is Nancy Kormanik, who is listed as a board member for the Republican Party of Waukesha County on the organization’s website. Neither Kormanik’s title nor full identity are disclosed in the ad. A third ad was posted to X on Sept. 8 featuring a former Republican candidate for the Wisconsin state Assembly named Samuel Krieg. Not even Krieg’s first name is given in the ad.

Kamala Harris & Tammy Baldwin’s horrible economic policies are leaving our next generation far worse off. We must restore the American Dream. It’s time for change! pic.twitter.com/i2iTJoXtdp

— Eric Hovde (@EricHovde) September 8, 2024