Francesca Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary
Francesca Hong leads Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor. She is a democratic socialist state lawmaker.
Wisconsin voters will decide Tuesday whether to nominate her. That would make her the state's top elected leader.
Minnesota Democrats will also vote Tuesday. They will choose a candidate for US Senate.
Reports say two Democrats are competing there. One is Representative Angie Craig.
The other is Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. One is seen as moderate.
The other is seen as progressive. Republicans hope to win this open Senate seat.
These votes continue battles over the Democratic Party's direction. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a similar contest in Michigan last week.
Klear Note — A primary selects a party's nominee for the general election. Wisconsin voters are choosing Democrats' candidate for governor.
Key Terms 3
- primary A vote where a party picks its candidate for an election.
- democratic socialist Someone who supports strong government programs to reduce inequality.
- Lieutenant Governor The second-highest elected official in a US state.