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.

Francesca Hong has electrified her party’s left. She’s about to run headlong into Wisconsin’s right.

Francesca Hong is leading the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, but the democratic socialist is not endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders or Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. One of her opponents, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, joins to discuss his campaign.

James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said he is not planning to endorse Democrat candidate Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race, saying he is not familiar enough with the contest.

Wisconsin’s Messy Governor’s Race Adds Thanksgiving Drama  New York Magazine

The “how dare we say Merry Christmas” energy of 2026 has a name, and it’s Francesca Hong. The seethingly socialist Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate considers Christmas trees oppressive, Thanksgiving cancelable, Valentine’s Day a capitalist con, and fireworks an imposition on her personal peace. Give it time. She’ll be

Where Texas governor, AG and other statewide races stand in new poll  USA Today