Source: New York Post
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Socialists of America are setting their sights on Wisconsin after having won critical federal, statewide and local contests over the past year, even as their chosen candidate for governor, Francesca Hong, backtracks from a history of controversial social media posts. Hong, a state rep who is backed by several DSA chapters, is the frontrunner for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the Badger State, leading opponent David Crowley, Milwaukee County’s executive, by double-digits in most surveys, according to the RealClearPolitics aggregator. 6 Wisconsin Democratic candidate for Governor Francesca Hong speaks to supporters on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Sun Prairie, Wis.
