Politics
Socialist Francesca Hong loses Dem primary for WI governor in major upset as party debates direction
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong narrowly lost Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a stinging defeat in a race that showcased the party’s deep divide between its centrist and far-left wings. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, widely viewed as a moderate Democrat, beat Hong by less than a percentage point: Crowley secured 39.81% of the vote while […]
August 12, 2026
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