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Governor candidate Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism

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Newest development Aug 6, 2026 · 3 reportsWisconsin Democratic candidate for governor backtracks on hatred of Thanksgiving

Early on a Friday morning in June at the 76th annual Musky Fest in Hayward, Wisconsin, a sprawling conversation between state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), who is running for governor, and dried gourd vendor Pam Boesch ended with an exchange of pregnancy stories.

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  1. The Problematic Case of Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong

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    Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor backtracks on hatred of Thanksgiving

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  1. Not The Bee

    Francesca Hong distances herself from Democratic Socialists, but only after endorsing their platform and tweeting some truly unhinged takes (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    Francesca Hong, the polling favorite to become the next Democrat gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, went on Fox News today to defend her socialist views.

  2. Breitbart News

    Democrat Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Francesca Hong Said She Left Restaurant Due to 'Too Many Old White People' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Francesca Hong, current Democrat gubernatorial candidate in the state of Wisconsin, said she once left a Culver's fast food restaurant after she nearly experienced an "anxiety attack" due to "too many old white people."

  3. The Daily Signal

    Francesca Hong’s Anti-Thanksgiving Rant Reveals What the Socialist Left Really Wants (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Another day, another example that the Left’s pathological hatred of America permeates the entire socialist movement. Far-Left darling Francesca Hong, a leading candidate to win the Democrat primary in the Wisconsin governor’s race, made some news this week for a series of unearthed X posts.

  4. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Governor candidate Francesca Hong bets Wisconsin will embrace Democratic Socialism (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    Early on a Friday morning in June at the 76th annual Musky Fest in Hayward, Wisconsin, a sprawling conversation between state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), who is running for governor, and dried gourd vendor Pam Boesch ended with an exchange of pregnancy stories.

  5. Washington Times

    Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor backtracks on hatred of Thanksgiving (opens Washington Times)

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    Francesca Hong, a socialist poised to become the Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin, is walking back her denunciation of Thanksgiving.

  6. Vox

    A socialist candidate criticized Thanksgiving — and unearthed a deeper debate on the left (opens Vox)

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    Francesca Hong is the frontrunner to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin next week. If she goes on to win the general election, she’ll become the first democratic socialist governor in American history.

  7. The Daily Wire

    Wisconsin Dem Gov. Says Socialist Candidate Is ‘In A Tough Place’ After Thanksgiving Uproar (opens The Daily Wire)

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    Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers expressed skepticism Thursday about socialist gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s general election prospects, questioning whether her social media-driven strategy and outlandish statements can keep the governor’s mansion in Democratic hands.

  8. The Righting

    The Problematic Case of Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong (opens The Righting)

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    The Righting's feed description

    A democratic socialist like state Rep. Francesca Hong could not win in Wisconsin just a few years ago. […]

  9. The American Spectator

    Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Redefining Politics in Wisconsin (opens The American Spectator)

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    Francesca Hong — the 37-year-old Democratic Socialist — is leading the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin by double digits...

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