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Hong Leads WI Primary; Barnes Quits, Evers Endorses Crowley

8/10/2026

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Francesca Hong, a Socialist member of the Wisconsin Assembly, leads the Democratic primary with 38% in the July 22-27 Marquette poll.
Hong’s platform calls for free childcare, fully funded schools, higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and a moratorium on data centers.
After trailing Hong, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes quit the race on July 30, prompting Governor Tony Evers to endorse David Crowley and question Hong’s electability.

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Story summary

Francesca Hong, a Socialist member of the Wisconsin Assembly, leads the Democratic primary with 38% in the July 22-27 Marquette poll.
Hong’s platform calls for free childcare, fully funded schools, higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and a moratorium on data centers.
After trailing Hong, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes quit the race on July 30, prompting Governor Tony Evers to endorse David Crowley and question Hong’s electability.