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Francesca Hong Solidifies Lead in Wisconsin Democratic Primary

Her confirmation of local DSA membership and high‑profile surrogate activity has intensified questions about electability ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.

Francesca Hong talks with Metcalfe Park Communications Representative Nateya Taylor, during an event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 24.
Francesca Hong speaks alongside protesters in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 22, near where a Madison police officer shot and killed a man.
From left: Democratic gubernatorial candidates Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong and Kelda Roys attend a primary debate in Milwaukee, on July 28.
Supporters of Francesca Hong react during Wisconsin Democrats 2026 Convention in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 14.

Overview

  • Recent polls show Hong leading the Democratic field by a wide margin and she is favored to win the Aug. 11 nomination.
  • Hong has publicly confirmed she is a dues‑paying member of the Madison chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, a fact her opponents have seized on.
  • On Sunday she campaigned in Milwaukee with streamer Hasan Piker and Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Piker has promoted and helped fundraise for her campaign.
  • Establishment Democrats have rallied around David Crowley after late primary exits by Sara Rodriguez and Mandela Barnes, but Crowley remains well behind and Gov. Tony Evers has endorsed him.
  • If Hong wins the primary, Republicans plan to highlight her DSA ties and past social posts against her in November, and national GOP groups see the race as a key test of whether democratic socialist campaigns can scale in a swing state.