Wisconsin Governor’s Race Takes Shape | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Mitchell Berman has clinched the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor, setting up a high-stakes showdown against Republican Bryan Steil. With a razor-thin primary race and delays in counting absentee ballots, voters split along diverse lines—some rallying behind Francesca Hong’s platform, others favoring a more conservative candidate focused on freedom. Meanwhile, Ismael Luna pulled off an upset victory over incumbent Sylvia Ortiz-Velez in State Assembly District Eight, signaling deeper shifts across the state’s political map as the general election looms. Listen in comfort:Get a…