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August 10, 2026
Francesca Hong Leads Democratic Primary for Wisconsin Governor Amid Electability Debate
- Francesca Hong remains the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, while David Crowley has reentered the race with endorsements from key figures, including Governor Tony Evers.
- Crowley emphasizes his electability in a swing state, arguing he is better positioned to win the general election against Republican Tom Tiffany.
- Recent scrutiny of Hong includes her past comments on defunding the police and abolishing ICE, which have drawn criticism from both journalists and political opponents.
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- Ocasio-Cortez on Hong positions: 'Woke 1 was crazy'Aug 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM · The Hill
- Will Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.Aug 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM · NYT
- Democrats like AOC are trying to shrug off their ‘woke’ era. That’s bad for our politicsAug 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM · CNN
- What voters in Wisconsin are saying about the socialist who could win the Democratic primary for governor tomorrowAug 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM · CNN
- Tuesday’s primaries will give Democrats a big idea on how much the far left has taken hold of the partyAug 10, 2026 at 8:31 PM · Independent
- As Francesca Hong surged, Democratic rivals held their fire: From the Politics DeskAug 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM · NBC
- ‘Common sense against crazy’: Trump-backed candidate sounds alarm on socialist Hong in Wisconsin raceAug 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM · Fox News
- Wisconsin’s Roller Coaster of a Democratic Primary Race for Governor Crashes to an EndAug 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM · NYT
- Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong’s Wisconsin primary lead has alarmed establishment Democrats, and party insiders worry Hong would lose the general election for governor in NovemberAug 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM · WSJ
- Progressives could score a huge Wisconsin win Tuesday. Some national figures don’t want to touch it.Aug 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Politico
- In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidatesAug 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Socialist winning streak puts prized Democratic battleground at risk as radical leftists advanceAug 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Fox News
- Wisconsin weighs a democratic socialist governor and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primariesAug 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM · CNN
- In test of Democratic Party's future, next stop is in battleground WisconsinAug 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM · ABC News
- Top Obama ally reveals which far-left candidate needs to lose to help progressives winAug 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM · Fox News
- Wisconsin's Democratic showdown between Francesca Hong and David Crowley and more races to watch todayAug 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM · CBS News
- Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive winsAug 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian