Mandela Barnes
24H44%Mandela Barnes is now at 44%, ahead by 5.0 points after trailing earlier.
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Mandela Barnes is now at 44%, ahead by 5.0 points after trailing earlier.
Hong’s odds reached 44%, topping the previous high of 39% over the last 60 days.
Barnes has raised $42,336,589 this cycle, but Francesca Hong holds the lead in the latest odds for the Wisconsin Democratic governor nomination.
The Wisconsin Democratic governor primary is seeing sharper contrasts between candidates, with Joel Brennan attacking Sara Rodriguez on budget transparency and Rodriguez clarifying comments about transition-period budget work. A recent poll shows Francesca Hong narrowly ahead of Mandela Barnes, but most voters are still undecided. Democrats are also pointing to a big liberal win in a state Supreme Court race as a sign of momentum. The Brennan–Rodriguez budget fight could sharpen perceptions of the top contenders but doesn’t clearly shift the race on its own. The poll’s large undecided share suggests continued uncertainty in nominee odds.
Joel Brennan released a plan for a transparent process to craft a state budget, drawing a contrast to remarks by a Democratic rival for governor.
Political reporters Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien answer frequently asked questions on Wisconsin's political scene.
Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez said if elected she would draft her first state budget "behind a curtain" before she's sworn in.
Four consequential April elections in Georgia, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Virginia could shape House majority control ahead of November's midterm elections.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez laid out her plan to implement a public health insurance option and a "health care bill of rights" if elected governor.
Democrats have made their opposition to the Iran war clear since it started two months ago. And the party’s candidates in this year’s midterms who served in the military are making their pitches personal.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing state lawmakers to redraw Florida's congressional map as part of a redistricting battle.
Multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence hubs are beginning to scramble politics in the crucial swing state as voters worry about costs and local control.
A viral post on X claims Francesca Hong won the Democratic primary for governor, but the election hasn't happened yet.
A new Marquette University Law poll finds most voters haven't decided who to vote for in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) endorsed Francesca Hong for governor of Wisconsin.
Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) endorsed Francesca Hong for governor of Wisconsin.
Randi Weingarten
Lee Saunders endorsed Ben Wikler for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Lee Saunders
Lee Saunders supported Ben Wikler in his bid for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Charles E. Schumer
Progressive Change Campaign Committee endorsed Ben Wikler for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Progressive Change Campaign Committee endorsed Ben Wikler for chair of the Democratic National Committee.
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