Socialist Francesca Hong's Chances of Beating GOP in Wisconsin: Polls
Summary
A new poll shows Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist, leading the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin. The state is an important battleground where President Donald Trump narrowly won in 2024. Hong faces competition from other Democrats and Republicans in a close race.Key Facts
- Francesca Hong leads the Democratic primary with 30% support.
- Her closest Democratic rival, Mandela Barnes, has 28%, and Sara Rodriguez has 19%.
- About 23% of Democratic primary voters remain undecided.
- In hypothetical general election matchups, Hong leads Republican Tom Tiffany 47% to 44%.
- Other Democratic candidates, Barnes and Rodriguez, also lead Tiffany but by slightly larger margins.
- The poll surveyed about 700 likely voters, with a margin of error around 4-5 percentage points.
- Wisconsin was decided by less than 1 percentage point in favor of President Donald Trump in 2024.
- Some Democrats worry that a progressive candidate like Hong could struggle in the general election compared to more moderate candidates.
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