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Francesca Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

8/6/2026

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Francesca Hong leads the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, polling at 44% in a State Navigate poll (July 23-26) and 38% in a Marquette poll (late July).
She called a 2019 tweet about an anxiety attack a “silly tweet” that misrepresents her views.
Hong said she will not cancel Thanksgiving, will celebrate with her family, and will not defund the police because the governor lacks authority and law enforcement needs tools.

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Francesca Hong leads the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, polling at 44% in a State Navigate poll (July 23-26) and 38% in a Marquette poll (late July).
She called a 2019 tweet about an anxiety attack a “silly tweet” that misrepresents her views.
Hong said she will not cancel Thanksgiving, will celebrate with her family, and will not defund the police because the governor lacks authority and law enforcement needs tools.