WASHINGTON — Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warned mischief-minded Badger State Republicans Sunday not to cross party lines to vote for socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong in Tuesday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s run for Wisconsin governor has intensified an argument among Democrats over ideology, turnout and general-election appeal.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declined to endorse Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's governor race while addressing scrutiny over Hong's past remarks.

Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics. Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong (L) listen to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speak before being introduced during a campaign rally on August 2, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joshua ...

Former Obama adviser David Axelrod believes Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong losing her primary would be good for Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed, denying Republicans an opportunity to tie the two progressive candidates together.

A new poll revealed the second-most-preferred choice of Barnes' supporters ahead of his exit from the Wisconsin governor's race.

“Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Rep. Francesca Hong‘s previously statements calling to defund the police — saying “Woke 1 was crazy” as she refrained from an endorsement in the race.

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville criticized Democratic socialist State Rep. Francesca Hong during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Saturday in America,” following the resurfacing of 2020 remarks in which she suggested canceling Thanksgiving.