Democratic Wisconsin governor candidate State Rep. Francesca Hong speaks at Skyline Park in Ashwaubenon, September 25, 2025. PC: Fox 11 Online
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A Democratic candidate for governor is taking her message on the road to Green Bay area voters.
State Rep. Francesca Hong spoke at Skyline Park Thursday, outside of Lambeau Field.
The state lawmaker entered the open Wisconsin governor’s race last week, promising to be a “wild card,” saying she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class.
Hong, who lives in Madison, is embracing her outsider status. In addition to serving in the state Assembly, Hong works as a bartender, dishwasher and line cook. As a single mother struggling with finding affordable housing, she said she is uniquely relatable as a candidate.
“I like considering myself the wild card,” Hong said. “Our campaign is going to look at strategies and movement building, making sure we are being creative when it comes to our digital strategies.”
Hong joins a field of other Democratic candidates including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and state Sen. Kelda Roys. Additional Democrats are considering getting in, including Attorney General Josh Kaul.
On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and suburban Milwaukee business owner Bill Berrien threw their hats into the race. State Senate President Mary Felzkowski is also considering running.
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