Democratic socialist Francesca Hong rides momentum in Wisconsin governor race

Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin state representative and democratic socialist, is gaining traction in the state’s Democratic primary for governor in a swing-state backdrop, despite early doubts and GOP opposition. Her progressive platform—including tax surcharges on the wealthy and expanded programs—has drawn both support and controversy, with Republicans spending heavily to stop her and even Wisconsin’s outgoing governor weighing in to slow her surge. If her coalition broadens beyond liberal urban areas, her candidacy could reshape Wisconsin’s political landscape in a race Trump won twice.