Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong aimed to ride a wave of progressive momentum in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, building a polling lead that alarmed more establishment-aligned Democrats in the race’s closing days.
Hong’s campaign gained traction even as some of the party’s bigger names stayed out of the race, with observers noting the contest reflected a broader divide between progressive and establishment wings of the party.
Results were tracked live as Wisconsin’s primary concluded Tuesday night, with the outcome expected to shape the state’s general election matchup.
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