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Francesca Hong 홍윤정
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State Representative. Single mom. Restaurant worker. Fighter for the working class. Candidate for Governor.
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Ready to show the world you’re ready to help make better possible? Grab a yard sign today from our merch store and LFG!

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Show your Team Hong pride with a Fran For Governor Yard Sign
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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🚨 NEW BILL ALERT 🚨

Our small businesses keep our communities going strong. They deserve our support — not just in where we shop, but in how we legislate.

Join me in backing this bill and let’s go big for small businesses across Wisconsin.
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Last night was special. It always feels like home being back in a restaurant w/ friends. Thank you to the all-star chefs, guests, and Vanessa and her amazing team at Mother's Restaurant for the support. Y'all should visit this amazing woman-owned restaurant in Bayview soon.
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Milwaukee, I’m coming to Midwest Sad on Saturday, November 22nd from 2-3pm. Come hang out with me!

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Hang with Hong Sat 11/22 - 2-3pm Midwest Sad in Milwaukee
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Together, we make better possible. Here's how we get there.

Life in Wisconsin can be tough. We just revamped our policy page to break down what a better future looks like: plans, policies, and a vision rooted in care and community.

Take a look: francescahong.com/policy
Here's what we're running on Universal childcare Funding schools Paid leave Fixing healthcare And so much more Learn more at francescahong.com/policy
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Ninety-nine percent of Wisconsin businesses are small businesses. They keep our communities going — creating jobs, building connection, and anchoring our Main Streets.

It’s time we start prioritizing their needs and making it easier for them to get the resources they need to thrive. >>>
We need to make it easier to start and run small businesses in Wisconsin.
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Thank you to Sylvie Fera for hosting this wonderful — and important! — conversation on disability rights.

Find the full conversation on my YouTube channel.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQWx...
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Ban Hunger Not Books!

Nab a shirt today from our merch store. All proceeds go directly to Feed America, who are actually doing the work to Ban Hunger in America!

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Ban Hunger Not Books t-shirt and sweatshirt. Proceeds from these shirts go directly to Feeding America.
November 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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I keep getting asked about my thoughts on cannabis…
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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“We are committed to showing up in spaces where folks haven’t always seen a candidate, especially a candidate for governor, show up and be willing to ask the question of ’What do you want in your next governor.”

Yeah we are!

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Mamndani's win fuels Rep. Hong's campaign as democratic socialist candidate. From The Badger Herald
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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New York’s putting working people first again.
Wisconsin’s next.

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“A government should be a force of good, and it should be for the public. This is why [our campaign calls for] funding our public schools, investing in child care,” she says. Democratic socialism, she says, “is ultimately about meeting people's needs, ensuring that they have what they need, ensuring they have what they need to care for themselves.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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“No one should lose their humanity behind bars.

Access to sunlight, hot showers, and connection to family are basic human rights.”
I’m proud to co-sponsor legislation to turn this common-sense value into state law.

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"Human rights don't stop at the prison gate."
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Appleton, I’m coming your way on November 15th from 2:30-4pm. We’ll be at McFleshman’s Brewing Co. Let’s hang!
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Hang with Hong graphic with Fran in a flannel shirt.
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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This week, I introduced legislation that would cap energy bills at 2% of household income.

This bill is going to lower energy payments for hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites and ensure that no one ever has their power or heat shut off simply because they cannot afford it.
2% -- proposing a 2% cap for energy bills relative to household income.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Today we honor the veterans who have served our country — and recommit ourselves to making sure they’re cared for when they come home. >>>
Veterans Day: Honoring all who served
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Restaurants aren’t just where you grab a meal. They’re where stories are shared, friendships are built, and communities take shape.
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The Trump Regime is destroying our economy. Wisconsin will stand tall against fascism and we will never stop prioritizing working people.
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Y’all sure know how to make a birthday girl feel special!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Fran Fest.

And a big old thank you to @mercurystardust.bsky.social for joining in on the fun.

📸 Shoutout to Kate Bender Photography for the great shots!
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Billionaires can deduct private jets from their taxes, while you and I are forced to choose between making rent and seeing a doctor.
Life shouldn’t be this hard — it’s time to change the system. 🔨
“An emergency, accident, or illness at just the wrong time is enough to disrupt anyone’s life. For lower-wage workers and self-employed professionals, the consequences can be catastrophic: with no safety net available, every day, people across Wisconsin need to choose between taking care of themselves or their families or making enough money to pay the bills.”
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Let’s legalize weed and use the revenue to invest in building a better, more equitable society for everyone.
November 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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IMPORTANT FOODSHARE UPDATE
NOV BENEFITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN FULL

Call QUEST cards services to check your balance 877-415-5164

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November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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It’s official — we have campaign merch!

Every purchase helps fuel our movement to make better possible across Wisconsin.

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The Hong Merch Stire is Live!
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Republicans don’t give a shit about you. They don’t care about our kids, our schools, or our teachers. It’s time to flip the legislature and finally build a Wisconsin worthy of the next generation.
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Spotted in Winnebago County. 💜 🙏 💪

From rural towns to city streets, this movement is growing — because when we fight for care, community, and fairness, we all get stronger.

📸 Winnebago County Indivisible
A badass holding a "strong for Francesca Hong" sign
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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For over a century, The Cap Times has championed progressive change in Wisconsin.
I’m so honored that they see that same spirit in this grassroots campaign.

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Even before she announced what is frequently described as a “longshot” bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nod, Hong was traveling the state, recruiting and campaigning for legislative candidates, speaking at local events for county Democratic parties and progressive groups, and rallying activists on behalf of economic, social and racial justice. Hong’s tireless approach to politics has also been reflected in her legislative agenda. Though she has served three terms in the Legislature as a member of the Democratic minority, the Madison Democrat has been ambitious and often visionary. Introduced two years ago, before most Democrats recognized that their party was losing support because of its failure to adequately address what’s come to be known as “the affordability crisis,” Hong was on the case. Her legislation was written in recognition of the fact that, “Nobody should have to choose between paying their bills and taking care of their health or family.” We do believe that Hong’s approach has been notable. Her legislation attracted support from 25 Democratic representatives and 10 state senators... when it was introduced. And it continues to be discussed as a model plan by Wisconsin activists who have worked on family and medical leave issues.
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM