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Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
$1.6M
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 an American politician and former chef who has represented Wisconsin’s 76th Assembly District (Madison area) in the Wisconsin State Assembly since January 2021. She previously worked in the service industry and as an executive chef, and co-opened the restaurant Morris Ramen in Madison. She attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, studying Spanish and journalism, and is a member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Francesca Hong is emerging as a leading candidate in the Wisconsin Democratic governor primary, with recent polling and support from party activists and the Democratic Socialists of America boosting her campaign. Her run is drawing attention because it could become a major test for the DSA in a battleground state. Hong has also been in the news for apologizing over a 2023 protest-police call after saying she acted on incomplete information. Her campaign positions on issues like gender-affirming care, prisons, and public safety have also drawn scrutiny.
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Articles
WEWashington Examiner8 days ago
A DSA governor? Francesca Hong tests whether socialism can win in Wisconsin
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GBGreen Bay Press-Gazette2 months ago
Democrat Francesca Hong speaks about an ideal world 'without prisons'
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FNFox News2 months ago
Dem socialist running for Wisconsin governor pushed 'abolishing the police'
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PPOLITICO12 days ago
Up next for the DSA? Two major swing states.
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Polls
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Francesca Hong for Wisconsin Democratic Governor nominee?
Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Elected official
Citizen Action of Wisconsin endorsed Francesca Hong for governor.
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
Elected official
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance endorsed Francesca Hong for governor.
Our Wisconsin Revolution
Elected official
Our Wisconsin Revolution endorsed Francesca Hong for governor.
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America
Elected official
Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor race.
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists
Elected official
Wisconsin Electoral Socialists endorsed Francesca Hong for Wisconsin governor.
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