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politics23 days ago

Wisconsin governor race hangs on final ballots as recount risk looms

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary remains razor-thin with Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley neck-and-neck as final results trickle in. Wisconsin has no automatic recounts; a recount is only possible if the margin is extremely tight and would be costly to pursue, potentially leaving the outcome to absentee ballots and late-counted votes. The piece also surveys related Wisconsin and Minnesota race dynamics and messaging strategies in this election cycle.

via Politico|
#david-crowley#elections#francesca-hong
Wisconsin's progressive frontrunner rides a grassroots surge amid electability fears
us-politics25 days ago

Wisconsin's progressive frontrunner rides a grassroots surge amid electability fears

Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old progressive running for Wisconsin governor, has built a broad grassroots surge in a crowded Democratic primary with bold plans like universal childcare, fully funded public schools, and a one-year moratorium on datacenters. She faces scrutiny over past tweets and questions about electability in a swing state, as rivals including Crowley re-enter and Evers weighs in. The race, fueled by strong ground organizing and a national spotlight, could influence Wisconsin’s general election outcome and the broader Democratic strategy in swing states.

via theguardian.com|
#datacenters-moratorium#democratic-primary#francesca-hong
Hong Leads Wisconsin Governor Primary by 22 Points, State Navigate Poll Finds
politics27 days ago

Hong Leads Wisconsin Governor Primary by 22 Points, State Navigate Poll Finds

State Navigate's final Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial poll shows Francesca Hong with a 22-point lead four days before the primary, a result that aligns with a Marquette Law School poll and follows Mandela Barnes’s withdrawal; amid national polling volatility after Michigan’s miss, the survey underscores Hong’s strong position entering Election Day.

via State Navigate|
#democratic-primary#francesca-hong#politics