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Francesca Hong Loses Wisconsin Democratic Primary by 1 Point

8/14/2026

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Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by less than one percentage point, a margin of a few thousand votes.
She had led polls and would have become the first Democratic Socialists of America member to serve as governor.
Her campaign platform included universal childcare, a data-center moratorium, and a higher minimum wage.
Hong said she has “so much respect” for Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez despite their non-endorsements.

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Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by less than one percentage point, a margin of a few thousand votes.
She had led polls and would have become the first Democratic Socialists of America member to serve as governor.
Her campaign platform included universal childcare, a data-center moratorium, and a higher minimum wage.
Hong said she has “so much respect” for Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez despite their non-endorsements.