Francesca Hong Gains Momentum in Wisconsin Democratic Governor’s Race
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, became the frontrunner in Wisconsin's Democratic governor's race. She faced scrutiny after a social media post about abolishing the Senate surfaced, which her campaign denied she had made. Her candidacy has drawn both support and concern from within the Democratic party.
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Francesca Hong leans into socialist record in Wisconsin gubernatorial race
Wisconsin Socialist Gov Candidate's Campaign Denies She Wants to Abolish Senate, Despite Post From Campaign Acct Saying 'Abolish the Senate'
Francesca Hong, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, disavows 2021 post calling to abolish U.S. Senate