Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin state legislator and former chef, has led the 76th Assembly district since 2021. She chairs the Asian Caucus and aligns with DSAs; she’s a Democratic policymaker focused on Madison’s downtown and east-side communities.
Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez has fired her campaign manager after discovering miscounted contributions and expenses, revealing the campaign is underfunded ahead of Wisconsin’s August 11 primary. She says she will move forward and correct the records, with endorsements shifting as the race tightens.