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Francesca Hong Leads Wisconsin Primary, Eyes Historic Governorship

8/10/2026

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The Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin took place on Tuesday, featuring David Crowley and Francesca Hong.
Francesca Hong leads polls by about 20 points and could become Wisconsin’s first woman and Asian-American governor.
David Crowley withdrew on July 8, re-entered ten days later after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quit.
Rep. Tom Tiffany, a House Freedom Caucus member backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is the presumptive general-election opponent.

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The Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin took place on Tuesday, featuring David Crowley and Francesca Hong.
Francesca Hong leads polls by about 20 points and could become Wisconsin’s first woman and Asian-American governor.
David Crowley withdrew on July 8, re-entered ten days later after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quit.
Rep. Tom Tiffany, a House Freedom Caucus member backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is the presumptive general-election opponent.