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Democratic socialist looks to win Wisconsin primary for governor
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Democratic socialist Francesca Hong is challenging the party establishment in Wisconsin's chaotic Democratic primary for governor, aiming to become the state's first female and first Asian American governor.
- Hong's progressive platform includes free childcare, healthcare, and a moratorium on data center construction, but her past controversial social media posts and support for defunding the police have drawn criticism.
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, endorsed by Governor Tony Evers, is seen as the establishment favorite with a more moderate platform aimed at beating Republican Tom Tiffany in November.
- The Democratic primary has been turbulent, with candidates dropping out and reentering the race, including Crowley who rejoined after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez withdrew amid a finance scandal.
- In other key races, Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of former Rep. Sean Duffy, seeks to win Duffy’s old congressional seat with Trump's backing, while Democrat Rebecca Cooke aims for a rematch against Republican Derrick Van Orden in a closely divided district.
