Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary drew national attention as Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong built a significant polling lead over more establishment-aligned rivals, unsettling party leaders concerned about her viability in a general election.
Hong’s grassroots-style campaign, which supporters have noted ran on a shoestring budget, gained momentum in the campaign’s final stretch even as party insiders voiced concern about the primary’s direction.
Results were tracked live as Wisconsin polls closed Tuesday night, with the outcome expected to shape the state’s gubernatorial race heading into the fall.