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Wisconsin Democrats’ governor primary is an all-out fight over electability

Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.

Published August 9, 2026, 3:02 PM
Updated August 9, 2026, 3:22 PM4.2K
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Wisconsin Democrats’ governor primary is an all-out fight over electability

Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.

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