Francesca Hong

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ended his campaign for Wisconsin governor, narrowing the Democratic primary field to five candidates. The remaining candidates are Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Mandela Barnes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Sen. Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is expanding its focus to competitive statewide races in Michigan and Wisconsin following primary wins in Colorado and New York. Progressive candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Francesca Hong are gaining traction in Democratic primaries, supported by DSA resources and high-profile figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. DSA membership has surged, with over 7,500 new members since recent victories.

Francesca Hong, a state legislator, is running for Wisconsin governor as a democratic socialist to demonstrate viability in a battleground state. Critics argue her candidacy could benefit Republicans by splitting the vote.

Francesca Hong, a state Rep. and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, is running for Wisconsin governor in a crowded primary against several candidates. She emphasizes her working-class background and pledge to build a government that works for people to connect with voters in a closely divided state.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates won congressional primaries in New York City, prompting the group to expand its strategy to Colorado and other states. DSA-aligned candidates, including Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, defeated incumbent Democrats, with the group now targeting races in Michigan and Wisconsin.

David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive, is running for Wisconsin governor in a crowded Democratic primary, emphasizing his executive experience and achievements like affordable housing and tax cuts. His opponents include Sara Rodriguez and Francesca Hong, and he highlights his 'Badger Basics Plan' as part of his campaign.

Francesca Hong, a gubernatorial candidate and state representative, attended the 2026 Wisconsin Democratic Convention in Madison. The event is described as a battleground for democratic socialists.

Seven gubernatorial candidates, including Democrats and a Republican, discussed criminal justice, healthcare, and public safety at a WISDOM forum. They emphasized reducing incarceration through treatment, support programs, and policy reforms like ending crimeless revocation. Republican Tom Tiffany did not attend.

State Sen. Kelda Roys is running for governor again, emphasizing her experience in state government and policy proposals in a crowded six-way Democratic primary. She raised over $355,000 and launched a $500,000 ad campaign to highlight her 25 years of work in Wisconsin, but polls show she trails other candidates with only 1% support among Democratic primary voters.

Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor, Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes, pledged to abolish school choice programs. A lawsuit by Law Forward challenges these programs as unconstitutional, citing insufficient funding to public schools despite current per-student funding. The article highlights historical context of Wisconsin's voucher program and potential impacts on 60,000 students.

Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin state representative and self-described democratic socialist, is a frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor. Early polls show her leading ahead of the August 11 primary, despite being considered a long-shot candidate initially.

Mandela Barnes is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin, emphasizing his statewide experience from a 2022 Senate race and previous roles. He faces a competitive primary with multiple candidates, including state Rep. Francesca Hong and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.

Capital One Bank sued Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong over $29,344.48 in credit card debt, but her campaign claims the debt is paid. Hong, a gubernatorial candidate, focuses on affordability and income inequality in her campaign.

Francesca Hong, a democratic-socialist restaurant owner, leads early polls in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial race with a progressive platform including free childcare and a $20 minimum wage. She is part of a broader trend of left-leaning candidates running in competitive states like Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, and Maine, prompting concerns from Democratic establishment groups like Third Way about potential risks in general elections.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist candidate for governor, previously advocated for 'defunding and abolishing the police' in response to incidents like Jacob Blake's shooting. While she has backtracked on these statements, she did not clarify whether she would pursue such policies as governor. Hong faces a tight primary race against Mandela Barnes and could face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist running for governor, previously advocated for 'defunding and abolishing the police' following the deaths of George Floyd and Jacob Blake. In a recent statement to Fox News Digital, she backtracked, saying she opposes cutting public safety resources but did not clarify her stance on abolishing police as governor. Hong faces a competitive primary against Mandela Barnes and a likely Republican opponent, Rep. Tom Tiffany.