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Wisconsin Governor’s Race Heats Up | Minneapolis News
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor’s race is turning into a chaotic showdown as five candidates battle for the nomination—with Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes emerging as front-runners. Hong, a progressive darling, draws strength from Madison, while Barnes, backed by Milwaukee voters, hopes to leverage his hometown edge. Both could become Wisconsin’s first Black governor. The race is further complicated by a legal fight over ballot cancellations and resubmissions, triggered by last-minute candidate exits and re-entries. With early voting underway and mail-ins due by August 11, the winner will…
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