Overview

• The Madison state representative launched her bid Wednesday, becoming the latest Democrat to seek the open seat created by Gov. Tony Evers’ retirement.
• A member of the Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus, she is known as one of the Legislature’s farthest-left voices.
• Hong says she will prioritize policies for the working class, including universal child care, paid family leave, lower health care costs, and higher pay for in-home health workers, along with robust public-school funding.
• She highlights her background as a restaurant worker and former small-business owner, noting she is a single mother navigating housing affordability.
• Her entry joins announced Democrats Sara Rodriguez, David Crowley, and Kelda Roys, with Republicans Josh Schoemann and Bill Berrien running; the primary is slated for August 2026 with the general election in November.