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Francesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’

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Newest development Aug 13, 2026 · 2 reportsReport: GOP Had 349 Pages of Material Ready Against Socialist Francesca Hong

Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up As Francesca Hong surged ahead in the final weeks of the chaotic Democratic primary to be Wisconsin ’s next governor, the democratic socialist has be…

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  1. Francesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’

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    Report: GOP Had 349 Pages of Material Ready Against Socialist Francesca Hong

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  1. Breitbart News

    Poll: Socialist Francesca Hong Clear Leader in Wisconsin's Democrat Gubernatorial Primary (opens Breitbart News)

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    Socialist Francesca Hong is the clear leader in Wisconsin's Democrat gubernatorial primary, a recent survey from State Navigate revealed.

  2. The Righting

    Francesca Hong, the Socialists’ Next Hope (opens The Righting)

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    Forget the tweets. The frontrunner in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin Governor wants a 17% income tax and […]

  3. The Guardian

    Francesca Hong, the progressive leading a ‘messy’ race for Wisconsin’s governor: ‘They’re tired of the status quo’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up As Francesca Hong surged ahead in the final weeks of the chaotic Democratic primary to be Wisconsin ’s next governor, the democratic socialist has be…

  4. Forbes

    Why Republicans Might Be Rooting For Socialist Francesca Hong In Wisconsin Primary (opens Forbes)

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    Kalshi betting odds show Hong with a 95.5% chance of winning Tuesday.

  5. The Daily Signal

    Francesca Hong Could Reshape the Democratic Party’s Future in Wisconsin (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Democratic Party could take another decisive turn as Francesca Hong faces David Crowley for the gubernatorial nomination on Tuesday. Hong is a state legislator and member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Crowley is viewed as the establishment candidate, being endorsed by Wisconsin Gov.

  6. Washington Examiner

    GOP congressman says Democrats ‘stole’ election from socialist Francesca Hong (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Republicans are questioning socialist candidate Francesca Hong‘s Tuesday night loss in Wisconsin‘s Democratic gubernatorial primary, with one GOP congressman labeling the election stolen. Milwaukee Election Commission executive director Paulina Gutierrez said that a “human error” occurred during the…

  7. Puck

    Inside the G.O.P.’s Secret Francesca Hong Oppo File (opens Puck)

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    Francesca Hong’s primary loss in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary wasn’t just a blow for the socialist left—it’s also a bummer for the Republicans who were salivating over running against her this fall.

  8. Breitbart News

    Report: GOP Had 349 Pages of Material Ready Against Socialist Francesca Hong (opens Breitbart News)

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    Republicans reportedly compiled a 349-page opposition research file on Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong before she lost the state’s gubernatorial primary Tuesday.

  9. Townhall

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