MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde admitted Tuesday that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refused to concede and instead repeated misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.

Republican Eric Hovde refused Tuesday to concede defeat in the Wisconsin Senate race, casting doubt on the results despite a lack of evidence of any wrongdoing in last week's election.

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is refusing to concede defeat to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in their U.S. Senate race

Republican Eric Hovde said he was still considering whether to request a recount in his race against Democrat Tammy Baldwin.