Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
3dFrancesca Hong is now the front-runner for the Wisconsin Democratic governor nomination at 49%, with a 19.0-point lead.
49%
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
$324.2K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
Age37 years old (Nov 4, 1988)
GenderFemale
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LocationWisconsin
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison (studied Spanish and journalism)
Notable personal detailsFrancesca Hong is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 76th Assembly District since 2021. A Madison native, she previously worked in the restaurant industry as a chef and service worker. She attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has identified as a democratic socialist. Hong is also a candidate in the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports eliminating corporate tax breaks and closing loopholes to achieve tax fairness, redirecting revenue to public investments such as universal child care, higher education, and other programs; opposes flat tax proposals that would reduce taxes for the wealthy and increase inequality. Advocates regulating corporate subsidies (including ending subsidies for data centers) and creating public financial tools (e.g., a Wisconsin public bank) to lower costs for working families and small businesses.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid and creating a strong public option to lower premiums and expand access; prioritizes cracking down on claim denials and reducing hospital consolidation to make healthcare more affordable.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants and refugees, restricting state cooperation with ICE, expanding access to services for undocumented residents who pay taxes, and legislation to keep families together and block ICE overreach.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Francesca Hong supports access to abortion and reproductive health care and has argued that individuals should be trusted to decide if and when to become parents. She has sponsored legislation described as restoring reproductive freedom and removing medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion care.
Climate & Energy
Francesca Hong supports building a clean energy economy, emphasizes the Inflation Reduction Act as a foundation for state climate action, and has proposed policies to require more renewable energy and environmental protections for large energy users. She has called for a statewide moratorium on AI/data-center construction until environmental, water, and electricity impacts and taxpayer subsidies are assessed, and proposes ending broad tax exemptions for data centers while directing revenue toward emissions-free energy infrastructure and stronger protections for ratepayers.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports responsible gun ownership while backing significant gun safety measures including bans on assault-style weapons and bump stocks, universal background checks and licensed dealers, red flag laws, safe-storage requirements, reasonable waiting periods, and a ban on sales to domestic abusers.
Latest Insights
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 17, 2026
Francesca Hong is in the news as a leading candidate in Wisconsin’s crowded Democratic governor primary, with recent polls showing her near the top and a debate scheduled ahead of the August 11 vote. Her campaign has also faced scrutiny over a Capital One credit card debt lawsuit, though her team says the debt has been paid in full. Hong has drawn attention for her public safety comments, including remarks about prisons and earlier posts supporting defunding or abolishing police departments.
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Articles
GBGreen Bay Press-Gazette19 days ago
Democrat Francesca Hong speaks about an ideal world 'without prisons'
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FNFox News24 days ago
Dem socialist running for Wisconsin governor pushed 'abolishing the police'
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UTUSA TODAY14 days ago
Wisconsin Dem governor candidate Francesca Hong sued over $30K debt
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GBGreen Bay Press-Gazette8 days ago
7 Democrats running for governor to square off in televised debate
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Polls
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
Polling Average
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6.0%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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