Wisconsin’s Progressive Governor Battle | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor’s race is heating up as progressive Rep. Francesca Hong battles establishment-backed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, mirroring a national trend where voters crave fresh faces over party insiders. Hong’s past social media posts—defunding police and opposing Thanksgiving—have stirred controversy, with opponents warning they could hurt her in the general election against Republicans. But Hong insists Wisconsinites want change, echoing wins by progressives elsewhere like Colorado and Michigan. Surprisingly, some Republicans secretly hope she wins, seeing…