Francesca Hong Isn’t the Establishment Pick—and That’s the Point

Francesca Hong is running for governor of Wisconsin, and while some in the political establishment have written her off as a wild card, voters clearly haven’t. Since launching her campaign, she’s already inspired more than 1,400 volunteer sign-ups, packed rooms across the state, and built real momentum both online and in person.Some have endearingly nicknamed her the “Mamdani of the Midwest,”  but in this conversation, Francesca explains why it's her service industry roots—and the lived experience that comes with them—that give her a clear-eyed understanding of what people actually need, and why the solutions she’s talking about aren’t actually radical at all.This is a conversation about authenticity, power, and why the so-called underdog might be exactly the main character this moment calls for as we head into the 2026 Midterms. Links: Fran's Campaign Site: https://francescahong.com/Reddit AMA:   / im_francesca_hong_candidate_for_gov_of_wi_ama  Subscribe and follow @motherhoodforgood on all your favorite platforms. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@motherhoodforgood Instagram - instagram.com/motherhoodforgood Substack - https://motherhoodforgood.substack.com