Kelda Roys
Coverage of Kelda Roys in the Nexus archive.
- Polls show Hong leading with almost half of voters undecided
Francesca Hong leads in Marquette Law School and rival polls for the Democratic governor primary, with over 40% of voters undecided. Internal polls from competitors also show Hong ahead, though skepticism remains about her viability against Republican Tom Tiffany.
- Democratic candidates discuss inclusive politics, bumpy primary campaign
Democratic gubernatorial candidates discussed affordability challenges and inclusive governance during a forum hosted by Kaleidoscope Wisconsin. Participants emphasized systemic issues in housing, healthcare, and taxation while proposing policies like progressive taxation, Medicaid expansion, and reforms to public services.
- Crowley reenters governor’s race with Gov. Evers’ endorsement
David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive, reentered the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after recently suspending his campaign and endorsing Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, who withdrew due to a campaign finance scandal. The Democratic field now includes Crowley, Rep. Francesca Hong, Rep. Kelda Roys, Mandela Barnes, and Joel Brennan.
- David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Governor Evers’ backing
David Crowley reentered Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Governor Tony Evers’ endorsement after initially suspending his campaign. The primary, set for August 11, includes candidates like Francesca Hong and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, following Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s exit due to a campaign finance scandal.
- David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing
David Crowley reentered the Wisconsin Democratic governor primary with outgoing Gov. Tony Evers' endorsement after initially withdrawing. The primary, now including candidates like Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes, follows Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez's exit due to a campaign finance issue.
- Gov. Tony Evers to endorse David Crowley in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is endorsing David Crowley in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. The race includes candidates like Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, and Kelda Roys, following the exit of Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez due to a campaign finance issue.
- Gov. Tony Evers to endorse David Crowley in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has endorsed David Crowley in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, following the exit of Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez due to a campaign finance scandal. The primary, set for August 11, includes candidates such as Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan, with the winner facing Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election.
- Tiffany reports over $8 million haul for gov race, while Barnes leads Dem field in fundraising
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany raised $8.7 million for his Wisconsin governor campaign, primarily from the Republican Party of Wisconsin and major donors like Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein and Diane Hendricks. Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes led his primary field with $841,358 raised, spending $1.1 million, while other candidates like Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan, and Kelda Roys reported lower fundraising totals.
- Milwaukee County Exec. David Crowley drops bid for governor, narrowing Democratic primary field
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.
- Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism statewide
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.
- Crowley says he has the experience and the ‘receipts’ to be Wisconsin’s next governor
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.
- Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls address criminal justice, inequality
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 makes a move to break through crowded Democratic primary
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.
- Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers and reproductive rights advocates called for state-level protections for birth control, citing potential federal threats from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court. They referenced the 1965 Griswold v. Connecticut decision and concerns that the Dobbs ruling could lead to challenges against contraception access.