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Wisconsin Democrats Clash: Hong Leads, Barnes Returns, Tiffany Targeted

6/26/2026

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Rep. Francesca Hong (D-WI) leads the Democratic gubernatorial primary and advocates universal childcare, healthcare and a world without prisons, testing democratic socialism in swing-state Wisconsin.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D-WI) stresses public safety and claims she is the most qualified Democrat to defeat Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI).
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D-WI) is running again and says President Donald Trump is out of his mind and robbing us blind.

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Rep. Francesca Hong (D-WI) leads the Democratic gubernatorial primary and advocates universal childcare, healthcare and a world without prisons, testing democratic socialism in swing-state Wisconsin.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D-WI) stresses public safety and claims she is the most qualified Democrat to defeat Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI).
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D-WI) is running again and says President Donald Trump is out of his mind and robbing us blind.