Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong rises in Wisconsin governor race

Madison State Representative Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, is gaining prominence in Wisconsin's crowded Democratic primary for governor, forcing the party to decide between an establishment candidate and a leftward option. Her campaign has garnered voter excitement and defined the primary debate.

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Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Rises in Crowded Wisconsin Governor Race (Gift Article)

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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/u... I hope Wisconsin Democrats chose someone other than Ms Hong. I've covered enough politicians and elections to know if she is the nominee, a Republican will win Democrats must decide what brand to put forward: an establishment name or a candidate on the left who has ga

Some Wisconsin Democrats claim they'll vote Republican if democratic socialist Francesca Hong wins primary

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What's worse than MAGA? Democrats who knowingly vote for MAGA. Hong is the candidate WI needs! Some Wisconsin Democrats claim they'll vote Republican if democratic socialist Francesca Hong wins primary - CBS Minnesota share.google/NuX11OOso20S... Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than