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Wisconsin Democrats’ governor primary is an all-out fight over electability - Politico
WorldBy Irie Sentner, Meredith Lee Hill8/9/20261 min read
Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.
✨ Key Highlights
- Wisconsin Democrats are locked in a competitive gubernatorial primary centered on the question of which candidate is most likely to prevail in the general election in the key battleground state.
- State Representative Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, is among the contenders, arguing she can build a broad coalition capable of winning in November.
- Critics within the party express concern that Hong's democratic socialist label could hurt Democrats' chances in the closely contested race.
- In recent comments to POLITICO, Hong addressed questions about her record and past statements as the campaign drew increased scrutiny.
- The primary reflects a broader tension among Democrats over balancing progressive appeal with perceived electability in swing states.
On Wednesday, she reversed herself on Thanksgiving, telling POLITICO that it was, in fact, her favorite holiday. And asked by POLITICO on Saturday if she had any regrets about her past, she told repo