Francesca Hong is dishing up a Wisconsin campaign that is about the working class and Israel

Wisconsin State Representative Francesca Hong is running for governor on a platform emphasizing affordability and opposition to U.S. support for Israel. Her campaign, which highlights her background as a single mother and former chef, has gained traction, leading in recent polls for the Democratic primary. Hong has taken a critical stance on Israel, calling its actions in Gaza a "genocide," and has advocated for Palestinian rights, while maintaining that this should not be conflated with antisemitism. She has also faced scrutiny for appearing on livestreams with controversial influencers, with critics urging her to return funds raised from these appearances. Despite concerns from some Jewish community members about her electability in a swing state and her positions, Hong frames her campaign as a test of growing progressive political power, stating, "Workers are reclaiming our power, and this is an opportunity to ensure that the rest of politics across our country, I believe, can change when we win here in Wisconsin."