Francesca Hong Archives - Wisconsin Watch

An empty stage displays a large sign reading "DAVID CROWLEY FOR GOVERNOR" and "A GOVERNOR FOR ALL OF US," with a podium and a Wisconsin flag nearby.

7 takeaways from David Crowley’s stunning win in the Democratic primary for governor

by Wisconsin Watch August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A historically rare endorsement, a party hungry to win, a democratic socialist under fire: Here are some reasons for Crowley’s surprising comeback.

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David Crowley caps unlikely comeback with win in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch, Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch, Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch August 11, 2026August 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

In the final days of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, Democratic voters are still split

by Zoey Elwood / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People hold signs reading "HANDS OFF OUR GREAT LAKES! MORATORIUM NOW!" and "PEOPLE OVER PROFITS!" outside the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Data centers take center stage in Wisconsin governor’s race

by Kari Lydersen / Canary Media August 7, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

With less than two weeks to go, key indicators point to a Hong-Tiffany matchup for Wisconsin governor

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch July 29, 2026July 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A composite image shows five people in separate vertical panels. Campaign signs reading "MANDELA BARNES" and "END CITIZENS UNITED" appear behind one person, and another wears a "ROYS" button.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor has changed a lot since January — and not much at all

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch July 27, 2026July 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Is Wisconsin state government spending $2 billion on data centers?

by Tom Kertscher / Wisconsin Watch July 22, 2026July 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Seven people speak at podiums displaying “WISDEMS CONVENTION” and “Save the American Dream” in a collage of photographs.

Forward, Government

Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch and Audrey Lopez-Stane / Wisconsin Watch June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Seven people sit in a row of chairs on a stage; a person near the center holds a microphone and speaks while others look on

Forward, Government

The Democratic field for Wisconsin governor has been static for months. That could all change this week.

by Brittany Carloni / Wisconsin Watch June 8, 2026June 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Francesca Hong win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor?

by Hope Karnopp / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel February 27, 2026February 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Democrat Francesca Hong joins Wisconsin governor’s race, promises to be ‘wild card’

by Scott Bauer / Associated Press September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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