Wisconsin Dems Split on Governor Race | Madison News

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor race is heating up with a wild twist: nearly half of voters are still undecided, and the field is shifting fast. Francesca Hong leads with 26%, but Mandela Barnes is hot on her heels at 15%, while former Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez has dropped out and Milwaukee’s David Crowley re-entered the race after the poll was taken. What’s driving the race? Two-thirds of decided voters say beating the Republican in November is their top priority — a shared goal across both camps. But ideology matters: Hong dominates with 58% of very liberal voters, but plummets among moderates and conservatives — who are also more likely to remain undecided. And the “democratic socialist” label? It’s a major factor — highly favorable to liberals, but a turnoff for moderates and conservatives, directly shaping Hong’s support and the race’s momentum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5985e9759925bddc